State of Colorado
(Auraria) Assistant General Counsel
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Department InformationWho we are:
Welcome to the
Auraria Campus
located in the Platte River Valley next to downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus serves 38,000 students and approximately 5,000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid time off, holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub, and an outstanding retirement plan. If you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting.Description of JobJob Summary:
Are you passionate about public service and higher education? This role offers the chance to work across a variety of legal areas as an assistant general counsel on the state’s most populous campus. We are seeking someone who excels at taking on challenges, is eager to work closely with clients and the internal team, and thrives on making a difference.Essential Job Functions:Assist General Counsel with day-to-day provision of legal services to the Auraria Campus.Prepare Auraria Campus policies and oversee maintenance of the policy library.Track, prepare, and review contracts for the Auraria Campus.Perform legal research regarding all legal issues impacting the Auraria Campus.Review, comment on, and provide recommendations concerning pending legislation.Provide legal advice to campus stakeholders and participate in campus meetings.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsProfessional Requirements:
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Colorado and have a minimum of three years of experience as a practicing attorney.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Committed to and values diversity, equity, inclusion, and public service.Excellent time management skills and can handle a large variety of legal work with minimal supervision.Skilled in communication orally, in writing, and in legal analysis.Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills.Well-developed ability to work collaboratively.Demonstrates maturity and judgment when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.Excels at learning new areas of law and takes initiative to learn quickly.Conditions of Employment:
The final candidate for employment must successfully pass a thorough criminal background investigation/check and must be eligible for a Special Assistant Attorney General designation.Required Application Materials:To apply, please visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado
and attach:A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.A current CV/resume.Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
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Welcome to the
Auraria Campus
located in the Platte River Valley next to downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus serves 38,000 students and approximately 5,000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid time off, holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub, and an outstanding retirement plan. If you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting.Description of JobJob Summary:
Are you passionate about public service and higher education? This role offers the chance to work across a variety of legal areas as an assistant general counsel on the state’s most populous campus. We are seeking someone who excels at taking on challenges, is eager to work closely with clients and the internal team, and thrives on making a difference.Essential Job Functions:Assist General Counsel with day-to-day provision of legal services to the Auraria Campus.Prepare Auraria Campus policies and oversee maintenance of the policy library.Track, prepare, and review contracts for the Auraria Campus.Perform legal research regarding all legal issues impacting the Auraria Campus.Review, comment on, and provide recommendations concerning pending legislation.Provide legal advice to campus stakeholders and participate in campus meetings.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsProfessional Requirements:
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Colorado and have a minimum of three years of experience as a practicing attorney.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Committed to and values diversity, equity, inclusion, and public service.Excellent time management skills and can handle a large variety of legal work with minimal supervision.Skilled in communication orally, in writing, and in legal analysis.Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills.Well-developed ability to work collaboratively.Demonstrates maturity and judgment when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.Excels at learning new areas of law and takes initiative to learn quickly.Conditions of Employment:
The final candidate for employment must successfully pass a thorough criminal background investigation/check and must be eligible for a Special Assistant Attorney General designation.Required Application Materials:To apply, please visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado
and attach:A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.A current CV/resume.Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
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