Salary: $88,197.00 - $136,468.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: LAA-09859-6/2026
Department: Department of Law
Division: Criminal Justice
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 1300 Broadway, Denver CO 80203
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Contact Information: If you have questions about your application or this position, please contact Tori DeMare at [redacted] questions about opportunities with the Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law, please contact [redacted]

Department Information
The Criminal Justice Section, Financial Fraud Unit within the Colorado Department of Law is seeking a collaborative and team-oriented attorney with a prosecution background. This attorney will work on a multi-disciplinary team to prosecute insurance and securities fraud throughout the state. In this position, you will have the opportunity to dig deep into complex cases and work on a wide variety of diverse cases. You will see cases ranging from staged and caused accidents rings to complex securities fraud. If you are looking for a position where you will constantly be engaged in different work and make a difference in the lives of Coloradans, this position is for you!

Description of Job
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Financial Fraud Unit is a criminal prosecution unit that is statutorily authorized to seek out and prosecute certain financial crimes. This criminal prosecutor will work in a specialized unit with other prosecutors, criminal investigators, and paralegals who are dedicated exclusively to the investigation and prosecution of fraud. The attorney will work directly with law enforcement, as well as regulatory and private entities throughout the state to bring about criminal investigations and prosecutions. The attorney will review referrals, assist with investigation of allegations of both securities and insurance fraud, and ultimately make charging decisions. We would be excited to have someone on our team that has strong leadership and collaborative skills, has the ability to lead teams on complex cases, and who would be excited present cases before the statewide grand jury.

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Assistant Attorney General position in the Criminal Justice section.
Salary note:

The Department of Law uses a wage progression compensation model. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Attorneys with less than 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General I (AAG I). The salary range for an AAG I is $88,197-$96,554/ annually.
Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). The AAG II salary range is $102,099 - $136,468/ annually.
Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualified applicants must be licensed to practice law in Colorado or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application before the first day of employment.

The ideal candidate for this position will have prosecution experience and be a collaborative team member. We have a multi-disciplinary team that works closely together and who rely on one another, so an ability and eagerness to work with others is incredibly important to us. While not required, given the nature of our work our preference is for someone with at least two years of criminal prosecution experience who has independently conducted multiple jury trials as first chair. We are also looking for strong researchers and writers, and individuals who can communicate confidently and effectively with team members.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court website.

This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must establish an account with governmentjobs.com and complete the online applications including the Contact Information section. Applicants are not required to complete the Work Experience, Education, or Additional Information sections of the online application.

Applicants 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 references. Use the "Attachments" feature of the online application to add documents.

ADAAA Requests
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. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Julie Christopher at [email protected].
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To apply, you must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references. Failure to attach these documents may result in your application not being considered.Please confirm that you have attached the required documents.

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Please provide your Bar registration number, state(s) in which you hold a license and Bar date.
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Please describe your experience as a criminal prosecutor. In your response, include how many criminal cases you have taken to verdict as first chair or lead counsel.
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