Regional Coordinating Attorney*Hybrd

Department Information The ADC is the state agency charged with ensuring court‑appointed legal representation to indigent individuals in criminal and youth cases when the Office of the State Public Defender has a conflict of interest. It employs over 35 full‑time staff and coordinates 1,300 contractors statewide to provide constitutionally mandated representation within legislative, budgetary, and policy constraints. Description of Job The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel is hiring multiple Regional Coordinating Attorneys to support contractor operations, regional engagement, and statewide coordination across Colorado. Positions are focused in rural, mountain, and western slope judicial districts outside the Denver metro area. The Regional Coordinating Attorney will work closely with attorney contractors, courts, stakeholders, interdisciplinary defense professionals, program leaders, and ADC leadership to support case assignments, funding approvals, contractor communication, renewal evaluations, court observations, and regional collaboration. The role underpins ADC’s holistic, client‑centered defense model and strengthens professional connection, mentorship, communication, and problem‑solving across judicial districts. Location Requirement Regional Coordinating Attorneys are expected to reside in, or relocate to, their assigned region of Colorado to support local and regional relationship building, engagement, and stakeholder communication. Positions will be placed in rural, mountain, and western slope communities; do not apply for Denver metro or Front Range districts. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights Juris Doctorate with at least five years of experience practicing law in the United States; in good standing. Must be admitted to the Colorado State Bar within one year of hire if not already admitted. Experience defending indigent individuals charged in the criminal and/or youth legal systems in trial, appellate, and/or post‑conviction matters. Experience collaborating with attorneys, courts, and interdisciplinary professionals. Demonstrated commitment to client‑centered representation, holistic defense principles, and interdisciplinary criminal defense practice. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a process‑oriented approach to administration, documentation, and decision‑making. Equal‑Opportunity Employer The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, social class, national origin, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or political affiliation. Benefits Employees receive a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health coverage, a gym at the Ralph Carr Building, an RTD pass, a monthly cell‑phone stipend, and a flexible work schedule. Accommodation To request an accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io or (720) 994‑2840. A reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Colorado