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Assistant County Attorney in Child Welfare

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Assistant County Attorney in Child Welfare

Salary

$87,672.13 - $191,148.38 Annually

Location

Westminster, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07324

Department

County Attorney

Division

CA-SS Dependency/Neglect

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

1/30/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

This attorney will perform professional legal work for the Department of Human Services including representation of Adams County in hearings and trials to the court and to a jury. This individual will be responsible for advising the Director of Human Services, Human Services management, supervisors and caseworkers. This position primarily involves child welfare Dependency and Neglect matters, but this individual may be asked to represent Human Services and the County in any Human Services related legal work including, but not limited to, Juvenile Delinquency, Adult Protective Services, Mental Health Certifications, Substance Abuse Commitments and Administrative Hearings and Child Support.

The County Attorney's Office has elected to consider a range of experience for this vacancy. A candidates' qualifications will determine the level at which they are hired.

Entry: $87,672.13 - 127,124.59 Annually

Career: $110,684.04 - 160,491.86 Annually

Senior: $131,826.47 - 191,148.38 Annually

Examples of Duties for Success

Important and essential duties vary based on particular assignment.

+ Provide legal support to Department of Human Services, including management of dependency and neglect caseload.

+ Advise Department regarding statutory duties and obligations.

+ Research legal questions and prepare opinions.

+ Provide representation for the County at hearings, court trials, jury trials and other hearings.

+ Provide legal representation in Human Services practice areas as needed, including adult protection, mental health, drug and alcohol commitments, juvenile delinquency, fraud recovery, child support enforcement, and administrative hearings.

+ Provide guidance and training to clients on areas of expertise.

+ Provide mentorship and guidance to less senior attorneys and staff in the County Attorney’s Office.

+ Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

+ Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

+ Ability to communicate effectively and calmly in situations of conflict. Collaborate and negotiate, whether with the Court, the public, opposing counsel, employees, co-workers or other professionals and lay people.

+ Ability to perform statutory interpretation and legal research analysis and writing.

+ Desire and ability to try cases and competently and professionally present arguments/evidence in court.

+ Working knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.

+ Ability to interpret and apply legal principles.

+ Ability to use initiative and independent judgment, and work effectively without close supervision.

+ Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

+ Proficiency in current computer software programs used for daily job functions.

+ Ability to interpret and apply legal principles to complex legal problems.

+ Ability to manage a high volume caseload.

+ Demonstrates creativity and flexibility in problem solving and taking on new challenges and responsibilities.

More Qualifications for Success

Entry:

+ Experience:0-4 years of experience as a licensed attorney in field related to assignment.

+ Education and Training:Must possess a law degree from an accredited law school.

+ License or Certificate:

+ Must be licensed to practice law with the State of Colorado.

+ Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License.

+ Background Check:Must pass a criminal background check.

Career:

+ Experience: At least (5) years of experience as a licensed attorney in field related to assignment.

+ Education and Training: Must possess a law degree from an accredited law school.

+ License or Certificate:

+ Must be licensed to practice law with the State of Colorado.

+ Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License.

+ Background Check:Must pass a criminal background check.

Senior:

+ Experience:At least 10 years of experience as a licensed attorney in field related to assignment.

+ Education and Training: Must possess a law degree from an accredited law school.

+ License or Certificate:

+ Must be licensed to practice law with the State of Colorado.

+ Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License.

+ Background Check:Must pass a criminal background check.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Retirement Plan

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

+ Yes, I understand and agree

+ Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

How many years of experience do you possess as a licensed attorney in field related to assignment?

+ 0 - 5 years of experience

+ 5.01 - 9.99 years of experience

+ 10+ years of experience

+ None of the above

03

If you answered with years of experience, please explain in further detail including dates and agency and experience that qualifies you for this position. If you answered "none of the above", please list "N/A." PLEASE DO NOT LIST "SEE RESUME".

04

Do you possess a possess a law degree from an accredited law school?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered "yes", please explain your degree in further detail including dates, agency, and major course of study that relates to this position. If you answered "no", please list "N/A." PLEASE DO NOT LIST "SEE RESUME".

06

Are you licensed to practice law with the State of Colorado?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Please provide us with your Colorado Bar identification number. If you are not licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado, please write "N/A."

08

Do you possess a valid Colorado driver's license, or do you have the ability to obtain a CO driver's license within 30 days of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

09

A resume is required with the application. Please note, your resume will not be accessed in the initial application screening, so please complete the above questions with as much detail as possible (see question 1 for reference). Have you attached a resume to your application?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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