State of Colorado
Assistant Attorney General - Water Resources/Water Conservation
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Assistant Attorney General - Water Resources/Water ConservationQualifications
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 applicationApplicants eligible to waive into the bar must be eligible to Practice Pending AdmissionFor this position, we are most interested in candidates with strong experience in civil litigation, including trial experience and experience with Colorado water law, the State Administrative Procedures Act, rulemakings, negotiating settlements, and transactional workA genuine enthusiasm for water lawExcellent writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skillsKeen attention to detailEffective interpersonal skillsAbility to handle a heavy caseload and work well independently and as a team memberDesire and ability to be responsive and timely in all communications to clients and colleaguesConfidence to work well with technically and legally sophisticated clientsEagerness to be resourceful and to take initiative to learn complex subject matterInterest in growing professionally and in being a contributor to the DeptWillingness to periodically travel within the StateApplicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointmentApplicants must provide 1) a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and their relevant experience; 2) a resume; 3) a writing sample, and 4) three professional referencesResponsibilities
The Water Resources Unit represents the Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR), which includes the Office of the State Engineer, the seven Division Engineers, the Dam Safety Section, the Colorado Groundwater Commission, and the Colorado Board of Examiners of Water Well Construction and Pump Installation ContractorsThe successful candidate will represent these clients in administrative and judicial proceedingsThis attorney will represent DWR in various water matters, including applications for new water rights, changes of water rights, plans for augmentation, objections to well permit issuances and denials, enforcement of curtailment and other administrative orders, appeals of agency decisions, the promulgation of agency rules, and other water rights related mattersThe attorney will advise clients on a wide variety of programs and substantive and procedural legal issues and primarily represent DWR or the CWCB in administrative and judicial proceedingsThis work will include handling water right matters, enforcement actions, and appeals of water court decisions or final agency actions, and providing advice and representation to our clients on rulemaking proceedingsBenefits
The salary range for an AAG I is $83,292-$92,400/annuallyThe AAG II salary range is $96,420-$120,000/annuallySalary will be paid on a biweekly basisIn addition to the comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans with Colorado PERA, and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a state government employee, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness programFree access to a recently renovated on-site fitness centerExcellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount programEmployer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
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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 applicationApplicants eligible to waive into the bar must be eligible to Practice Pending AdmissionFor this position, we are most interested in candidates with strong experience in civil litigation, including trial experience and experience with Colorado water law, the State Administrative Procedures Act, rulemakings, negotiating settlements, and transactional workA genuine enthusiasm for water lawExcellent writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skillsKeen attention to detailEffective interpersonal skillsAbility to handle a heavy caseload and work well independently and as a team memberDesire and ability to be responsive and timely in all communications to clients and colleaguesConfidence to work well with technically and legally sophisticated clientsEagerness to be resourceful and to take initiative to learn complex subject matterInterest in growing professionally and in being a contributor to the DeptWillingness to periodically travel within the StateApplicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointmentApplicants must provide 1) a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and their relevant experience; 2) a resume; 3) a writing sample, and 4) three professional referencesResponsibilities
The Water Resources Unit represents the Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR), which includes the Office of the State Engineer, the seven Division Engineers, the Dam Safety Section, the Colorado Groundwater Commission, and the Colorado Board of Examiners of Water Well Construction and Pump Installation ContractorsThe successful candidate will represent these clients in administrative and judicial proceedingsThis attorney will represent DWR in various water matters, including applications for new water rights, changes of water rights, plans for augmentation, objections to well permit issuances and denials, enforcement of curtailment and other administrative orders, appeals of agency decisions, the promulgation of agency rules, and other water rights related mattersThe attorney will advise clients on a wide variety of programs and substantive and procedural legal issues and primarily represent DWR or the CWCB in administrative and judicial proceedingsThis work will include handling water right matters, enforcement actions, and appeals of water court decisions or final agency actions, and providing advice and representation to our clients on rulemaking proceedingsBenefits
The salary range for an AAG I is $83,292-$92,400/annuallyThe AAG II salary range is $96,420-$120,000/annuallySalary will be paid on a biweekly basisIn addition to the comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans with Colorado PERA, and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a state government employee, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness programFree access to a recently renovated on-site fitness centerExcellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount programEmployer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
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