Assistant Attorney General (Human Services)

Human Services Unit The Human Services Unit within the State Services section is seeking an attorney to join its dynamic and collaborative legal team. The Unit advises the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), and the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). Our attorneys engage in high‑impact, complex legal work across a broad range of subject areas, appearing before federal, state, and administrative courts. The statutes and regulations governing CDHS, CDEC and the BHA directly affect Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens. This position offers attorneys a meaningful opportunity to advance justice, equity, and public service. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Colorado or be eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar. Candidates eligible to waive will be required to submit proof of their completed application before the first day of employment. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Interested parties are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. What You Will Do Attorneys in this role often: Litigate before federal and state district courts and administrative courts. Defend findings of child abuse, neglect, and adult mistreatment made by county human services departments. Prosecute licensing actions against childcare providers and substance abuse or behavioral health providers for violations of state regulations and statutes. Defend the departments against civil complaints seeking injunctive relief. Handle cases involving constitutional challenges, anti‑discrimination laws, and other high‑impact legal questions with statewide or national impact. Other cases involve public benefits, child support services, care for individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health disorders, child welfare, and juvenile justice. Advisory and Policy Work Advising on rulemaking and legislative matters. Responding to records requests and subpoenas. Conducting legal research and drafting guidance or advice on complex legal issues. What We Are Looking For Experienced, confident, and adaptable attorneys who are passionate about public service and can manage a caseload independently. Ideal candidates possess: Strong litigation experience in district or administrative courts. Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Interest in cases involving children, vulnerable adults, and emotionally challenging subject matters. Knowledge in administrative, juvenile, child welfare, behavioral health, privacy law, open records law, special education law, constitutional law, and appellate law is beneficial. Conditions of Employment Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. Colorado Department of Law participates in E‑Verify and will provide federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This position may require infrequent overnight travel within Colorado. The Human Services Unit offers flexible work arrangements; employees must come into the office at least one day per week for meetings or court hearings. Flexible arrangements may change based on business needs. This position is non‑classified and is not subject to appeal rights. How to Apply Applicants must establish an account on governmentjobs.com and complete the online application. The application must include a cover letter detailing interest and relevant experience, a résumé, one independent writing sample, and three professional references. Use the Attachments feature to add documents. For employees with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation, contact the ADAAA Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Statement The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Colorado