Salary: $89,964.00 - $136,468.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: LAA-09099-11/2026
Department: Department of Law
Division: State Services
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/23/2026 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.
Department Contact Information: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.
Description of JobWHAT YOU WILL DOThe Labor Unit of the State Services Section in the Colorado Department of Law serves as general counsel to three departments in state government: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA), and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA). The Unit advises on a variety of issues, including legal compliance in client operations, board representation, open meetings and open records, and rulemaking. The Unit handles litigation in state, federal, and administrative courts at both the trial and appellate court levels. The attorney's work will include a mixture of litigation (mostly appellate but also trial court and administrative court) and general legal advice to clients (both oral and written). The attorney will co-counsel various civil litigation cases and will also provide advice, draft formal and informal opinions, and draft and interpret rules and policies. The attorney will write appellate briefs and engage in oral argument at the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court.
This announcement may be used to fill multiple attorney positions within the State Services section at Department of Law. Salary note: The Department of Law uses an attorney 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 $89,964-$98,758/annually.
Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney may 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 FORQualified 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 must have strong writing skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate exceptional communication skills. This position regularly interacts with clients, staff, and members of the public, and you must be committed to building effective and collaborative relationships with various internal and external stakeholders. While not a requirement, experience in civil litigation is strongly preferred. A background in labor law, employment leave and benefit law, or property tax law is also desirable, but not required.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES AT LEAST ONE WRITING SAMPLE. PLEASE REVIEW THE "HOW TO APPLY" SECTION OF THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging, interesting, and meaningful work.
Conditions of Employment:- Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
- This position may offer flexible work arrangements. Flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.
- Working outside of regular business hours may be necessary.
- Travel within and out of state may be necessary, including in-state trips that require long distance driving. A valid driver's license is required.
This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights. Supplemental InformationHOW TO APPLYApplicants 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) at least one independent writing sample, and
4) three professional references. Use the "Attachments" feature of the online application to add documents.
ADAAA RequestsThe 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
For general information regarding this position and other attorney opportunities at our office, please contact our Legal Talent Director at
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To apply, you must submit a cover letter, resume, at least one independent writing sample, and three professional references. Applicant may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution, as well as any confidential information in writing samples.Failure to attach these documents may result in your application not being considered. By selecting "Yes," you acknowledge that you have read and understand this information.
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Assistant Attorneys General in the Colorado Department of Law 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 and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. Are you currently licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado, or are you eligible to obtain licensure through admission on motion (waiver) and in good standing with your current bar?
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Please provide your bar registration number(s), the state(s) in which you are licensed to practice law, and your original bar admission date(s). If you are not currently licensed in Colorado, briefly describe your current status in the Colorado admissions or waiver process.
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