Job Number: 665
Salary: $112,555.04-$179,796.24
Department/Office: Human Services
Division: County Attorney - Human Services
Location: 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora, CO, 80012
Job Type: Salary Full-Time
Posting Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 07/31/2026
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:The Assistant County Attorney represents the Department of Human Services in dependency and neglect, mental health, alcohol and related cases; appears as the attorney for the Department of Human Services in delinquency, truancy and related matters. Advises the Department of Human Services on legal issues related to these cases.
DUTIES: - Represents State of Colorado or Department of Human Services in court proceedings, including trials.
- Advises Department employees on legal issues related to representation in court.
- Prepares pleadings and other legal documents for court filings in a timely fashion.
- Works with paralegals to prepare cases for court proceedings.
- Complies with legal requirements for attorney-client relationship.
REQUIREMENTS:Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
- Knowledge of legal research techniques and ability to effectively and accurately conduct legal research on wide range of topics.
- General knowledge of relevant legal principles applicable to local government practice, knowledge of Colorado statutes, court rules, rules of evidence and rules of ethics.
- Ability to use a personal computer for e-mail, calendaring, word processing and to conduct legal research.
- Ability to investigate and process factual information effectively, and to apply legal rules to factual situations accurately.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively when faced with a high volume of work and multiple deadlines, frequent interruptions, and dealing with difficult individuals.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, elected officials, fellow employees and the general public.
- Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):
- Accountability
- Accessibility
- Inclusivity
- Integrity
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctorate Degree with license to practice law in Colorado
- 3+ years of experience in the practice of law
Preferred Education and Experience:
2+ years local government law experience
Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
- Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
- Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
Post-Employment Requirements:
Will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.
- Spends 80% of the time sitting and 20% of the time either standing or walking.
- Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
- Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
- Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
- Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
- Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
- Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.
Definitions: - Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
- Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
- Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
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