Closing Date: 7th July, 2024
Description:
Description of Job:
What you will do:
The selected attorney will primarily represent the Motor Vehicle Division within the Department of Revenue, litigating administrative cases in hearings division, and handling appeals of administrative cases in the district courts and the Colorado Court of Appeals. The selected attorney will also assist the Motor Vehicle Division with general counsel and advice, interpreting relevant statutes and regulations and assisting with rulemaking matters. This attorney may also represent other clients of the unit, including the Divisions of Gaming and Sports Betting, the Division of Racing, the Auto Industry Division, the Colorado Lottery, the Colorado Property Tax Administrator and the Mobile Home Park Oversight Program in the Division of Housing. This is a fantastic opportunity for a team-oriented attorney who is eager to work in a multi-disciplinary group and who enjoys both litigation and providing general counsel advice.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple attorney positions in the Department of Law.
Salary Note: The Department of Law uses a wage progression compensation model. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Attorneys with less than 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General I (AAG I). The salary range for an AAG I is $85,795–$95,437 annually.
Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). The AAG II salary range is $99,318–$132,901 annually.
Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:
What we are looking for:
What you will do:
The selected attorney will primarily represent the Motor Vehicle Division within the Department of Revenue, litigating administrative cases in hearings division, and handling appeals of administrative cases in the district courts and the Colorado Court of Appeals. The selected attorney will also assist the Motor Vehicle Division with general counsel and advice, interpreting relevant statutes and regulations and assisting with rulemaking matters. This attorney may also represent other clients of the unit, including the Divisions of Gaming and Sports Betting, the Division of Racing, the Auto Industry Division, the Colorado Lottery, the Colorado Property Tax Administrator and the Mobile Home Park Oversight Program in the Division of Housing. This is a fantastic opportunity for a team-oriented attorney who is eager to work in a multi-disciplinary group and who enjoys both litigation and providing general counsel advice.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple attorney positions in the Department of Law.
Salary Note: The Department of Law uses a wage progression compensation model. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Attorneys with less than 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General I (AAG I). The salary range for an AAG I is $85,795–$95,437 annually.
Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). The AAG II salary range is $99,318–$132,901 annually.
Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:
What we are looking for:
To be considered for this position, applicants must:
Be admitted to the Colorado bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel. (https://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/index.asp)
Be admitted to the Colorado bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel. (https://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/index.asp)
Our goal is to add someone to our team who is genuinely eager to learn about and work in a governmental practice, excited to do the work we do, and enthusiastic about growing and developing a litigation and general counsel practice with attorneys who are invested in their success.
Our ideal candidates will have the following attributes and interests:
This Position Requires at Least One Writing Sample. Please Review the "how to Apply" Section of The Job Announcement for More Information.
Conditions of Employment:
This Position Is Non-Classified and Is Not Subject to Appeal Rights.
Our ideal candidates will have the following attributes and interests:
- Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities
- Eagerness to solve complex problems
- Litigation experience or demonstrated interest in developing litigation skills
- General counsel experience or demonstrated interest in developing client counseling skills
- Interest in growing and developing an administrative and governmental law practice and eagerness to seek out opportunities for professional growth
- Interest in developing appellate law and writing expertise
- Developed collaborative skills and commitment to working collaboratively
- Excellent interpersonal skills and eagerness to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues
- Strong motivation to meet the needs of sophisticated clients
- Willingness to learn new areas of law
- Demonstrated interest in public service
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
- Applicants Must Pass a Thorough Background Investigation Prior to Appointment.
- Applicants Must Be Willing to Work at Least 2 to 3 Days per Week In-Person.
- Candidates Eligible to Waive Into the Colorado Bar Will Be Required to Submit Proof of Their Completed Application and Application for Practice Pending Admission Before the First Day of Employment. for More Information About Admission to The Colorado Bar Please Review Information on The Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel (https://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/index.asp) Website.
This Position Is Non-Classified and Is Not Subject to Appeal Rights.
