Assistant Attorney General - Professional Boards & Programs

Salary: $89,964.00 - $136,468.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: LAA-09301-11/2026
Department: Department of Law
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026 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]. For questions about opportunities with the Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law, please contact [redacted]

Description of Job
The PBP Unit is the largest of the 10 units within the R&R section. The R&R section represents state regulatory agencies, including the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), the Department of Revenue, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Local Affairs. R&R is the largest section in the Department of Law, comprised of approximately 125 team members who tackle a diverse array of legal challenges for nearly 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, and divisions. DORA's Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO) licenses over 50 different professions, occupations, and industries. The work of the R&R section plays a critical role in protecting public health and safety by providing oversight of these industries and professions to ensure all licensees are providing appropriate, competent, and safe services to Coloradans.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The PBP Unit is made up of one administrative assistant, three paralegals, and 16 attorneys who represent approximately 40 programs within DPO, including boards, licensure offices, committees, and commissions. This work promotes consumer protection through regulating, licensing, and taking disciplinary action against licensees and pursuing litigation against individuals and entities who engage in a regulated profession without a license.

This attorney's primary role will be to serve as litigation and general counsel on behalf of a variety of clients, including the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. They will also have the opportunity to provide general counsel services.

The attorney's responsibilities may include any of the following:

• Independently handle litigation, negotiation/mediation, hearings, and appeals of cases on behalf of clients represented by the Unit;
• Litigate matters that require immediate action including prosecuting license suspensions and opposing actions to seal criminal records;
• Enforce the clients' practice acts against unlicensed persons through actions for injunctive relief in Colorado District Courts;
• Attend board meetings as general counsel;
• Advise client boards and program directors on litigation and general legal issues;
• Provide training to DOL attorneys and/or client representatives and staff; and
• Assist other attorneys with client counseling and litigating cases on behalf of other clients represented by the Unit and the R&R section.

The attorneys on our team represent our clients' interests in a variety of settings, including professional licensure and disciplinary actions. The position involves an administrative law practice before the Office of Administrative Courts, as well as some practice in Colorado District Court and the Court of Appeals. Additionally, our work involves advising clients in all aspects of their regulatory functions and responsibilities, including Open Meetings and Open Records laws and assisting with the promulgation of rules and policies. Occasionally, Unit attorneys will be asked to represent board members in federal court on constitutional challenges to state statutes that they are charged with enforcing.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an attorney who is: 1) interested in litigation; 2) eager to work in a supportive multi-disciplinary team; and 3) motivated to do work that directly impacts the lives of Coloradans.
This announcement may be used to fill multiple attorney positions within the Revenue & Regulatory Law 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 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. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please, review information on the Colorado Supreme Court, website.

Candidates should have: 1) a litigation background; 2) a demonstrated ability to handle negotiations, litigation, and trials independently and effectively; 3) proficient client communication skills; and 4) excellent writing skills.

Essential skills for this position:

• Ability to manage a significant caseload, including working closely with Unit paralegals
• Comfort with and enjoyment in litigating cases and advising clients in a general counsel role
• Excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide advice on complex matters
• Committed and eager to serve the public in a consumer protection-related role
• Enthusiasm about working with a smart, collaborative, and fun team

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.

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

Supplemental Information
HOW 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.

For general information regarding this position and other attorney opportunities at our office, please contact our Legal Talent Director at