State of Colorado
Assistant Attorney General - Corrections Unit
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!The Civil Litigation and Employment Law Section is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced attorney to represent the State of Colorado in state and federal court. This position offers an exciting opportunity to handle a caseload which primarily involves complex civil rights litigation and associated constitutional claims, habeas petitions, civil appeals and advice matters for state agencies. This position is best suited for an attorney who is interested in the intersection of criminal justice and federal civil rights law, and who excels at independently researching and writing about unique legal issues while engaging collaboratively as a part of a team with other attorneys and staff.
WHO WE AREThe Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer." The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together. Visit our website to learn more:
https://coag.gov/ .
WHAT YOU WILL DOIn this role you will represent the Colorado Department of Corrections and you will have the opportunity to litigate federal civil rights claims of all sorts. This often includes claims brought pursuant to the First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, as well as claims brought pursuant to statutes such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. Our team also handles various other matters such as
habeas corpus
petitions, small claims cases, and judicial review of agency rulings. Attorneys may also provide general legal advice to client agencies on a broad variety of topics including policy issues and subpoena or open records requests.Experience in these areas of law is very helpful, but not required – we have robust resources to support attorneys who are new to these areas of law. What is important to us is experience in, and enthusiasm for, legal writing and litigation work. So if you enjoy all aspects of litigation, including motions practice, discovery, trial work and appellate work, this is the role for you! We are looking for candidates who are great writers and thinkers and who can manage their own federal and state cases. We are also looking for people who enjoy being part of a fun, light-hearted team that cares deeply about their service to the State of Colorado. People in this unit are successful because they enjoy their autonomy, but thrive in a collaborative environment where people work together to help each other succeed. Past experience as a judicial clerk is a plus.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORBe 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.At least five years of legal experience preferred.Strong legal research and writing skills, including some experience drafting and filing briefs in federal court, and/or strong trial work in state or federal court.Prior experience as a state or federal judicial law clerk.Interest and/or experience with 42 U.S.C. § 1983 cases, C.R.C.P. 106 cases, constitutional law, administrative law, and federal and state appeals is preferred.Broad range of litigation experience.Ability to be self-directed and manage one’s own caseload from pleading stage through trial and appeal.Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to know when to ask questions.Interest in and/or commitment to public service and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Conditions of EmploymentApplicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging, interesting, and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
WHY WORK FOR USWe Embrace FlexibilityWe aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients, be efficient with our time, and support each other as team members – which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and InclusionAt the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute.We Have Strong Core ValuesOur core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate.HOW TO APPLYApplicants must establish an account with governmentjobs.com and complete the online applications including the Contact Information section. Applicants must provide 1) a cover letter detailing your interest in the position 2) a resume; 3) a writing sample and 4) three professional references. Use the "Attachments" feature of the online application to add documents.The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.
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WHO WE AREThe Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer." The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together. Visit our website to learn more:
https://coag.gov/ .
WHAT YOU WILL DOIn this role you will represent the Colorado Department of Corrections and you will have the opportunity to litigate federal civil rights claims of all sorts. This often includes claims brought pursuant to the First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, as well as claims brought pursuant to statutes such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. Our team also handles various other matters such as
habeas corpus
petitions, small claims cases, and judicial review of agency rulings. Attorneys may also provide general legal advice to client agencies on a broad variety of topics including policy issues and subpoena or open records requests.Experience in these areas of law is very helpful, but not required – we have robust resources to support attorneys who are new to these areas of law. What is important to us is experience in, and enthusiasm for, legal writing and litigation work. So if you enjoy all aspects of litigation, including motions practice, discovery, trial work and appellate work, this is the role for you! We are looking for candidates who are great writers and thinkers and who can manage their own federal and state cases. We are also looking for people who enjoy being part of a fun, light-hearted team that cares deeply about their service to the State of Colorado. People in this unit are successful because they enjoy their autonomy, but thrive in a collaborative environment where people work together to help each other succeed. Past experience as a judicial clerk is a plus.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORBe 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.At least five years of legal experience preferred.Strong legal research and writing skills, including some experience drafting and filing briefs in federal court, and/or strong trial work in state or federal court.Prior experience as a state or federal judicial law clerk.Interest and/or experience with 42 U.S.C. § 1983 cases, C.R.C.P. 106 cases, constitutional law, administrative law, and federal and state appeals is preferred.Broad range of litigation experience.Ability to be self-directed and manage one’s own caseload from pleading stage through trial and appeal.Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to know when to ask questions.Interest in and/or commitment to public service and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Conditions of EmploymentApplicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging, interesting, and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
WHY WORK FOR USWe Embrace FlexibilityWe aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients, be efficient with our time, and support each other as team members – which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and InclusionAt the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute.We Have Strong Core ValuesOur core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate.HOW TO APPLYApplicants must establish an account with governmentjobs.com and complete the online applications including the Contact Information section. Applicants must provide 1) a cover letter detailing your interest in the position 2) a resume; 3) a writing sample and 4) three professional references. Use the "Attachments" feature of the online application to add documents.The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.
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