Second Assistant Attorney General (Employment Practices & Civil Rights Unit)

Second Assistant Attorney General

The Civil Litigation and Employment Section has a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced attorney with a passion for employment and labor law in the Employment Practices and Civil Rights Unit. This position serves in a unique role as a working-manager who oversees a collaborative team of paralegal and attorney staff. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with various state agencies and institutions of higher education on unique labor and state personnel issues and to form lasting and rewarding client relationships in a position with frequent client interaction. The attorney will serve as an advisor and litigator focusing primarily on employment and labor work, with some civil rights work, based on unit and client needs. This dynamic group is looking for a person interested in employment and labor law who also has a passion for mentoring and professional development of team members.

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted prior to the job closing. We encourage you submit your application early if possible.

The Second Assistant Attorney General works closely with the Unit's two other Second Assistant Attorneys General and the Unit's First Assistant Attorney General to manage the Unit's workflow, streamline advice and litigation matters, and implement processes and protocols that ensure high quality, consistent work product and client services. The role also provides leadership and supervision to teams of attorneys and paralegals. This position focuses primarily on employment and labor law, the state personnel system, and civil rights matters. It serves as the primary point of contact for client agencies and institutions of higher education on employment-related advice and litigation.

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 before the first day of employment. Possess at least five (5) years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney. Preferred experience includes litigation, general counsel, or other legal experience with substantial depth in administrative, labor, or employment law. Experience either supervising, leading, or mentoring other legal staff, including attorneys and paralegals.

To apply, you must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references. Applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Failure to attach these documents may result in your application not being considered. Please confirm that you have attached the required documents.