Assistant Attorney General Specialized Business Group

The Specialized Business Group and Property Tax (SBG) Unit is one of 10 units within the R&R section. The R&R section represents various state regulatory agencies including the Department of Revenue the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) the Department of Agriculture and the numerous divisions within these departments such as the Department of Revenues Taxation Division and the Division of Property Taxation within the Department of Local Affairs. R&R is the largest section in the Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law comprised of approximately 115 team members who tackle a diverse array of legal challenges for nearly 100 state agencies boards commissions divisions and ombudsmen.

The SBG Unit provides legal services to various agencies with the Department of Revenue regulating industries such as gaming racing sports betting auto industry and motor vehicles dealer board and the Colorado Lottery as well as ensuring adherence to state laws and industry standards. The SBG Unit also represents programs in the Department of Local Affairs including the Colorado Property Tax Administrator.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The selected attorney will primarily represent one or more divisions within the Colorado Department of Revenue providing general counsel advice and litigating administrative cases in the hearings division. This attorney may also handle appeals of administrative cases in the district courts and the Colorado Court of Appeals. The selected attorney will interpret relevant statutes and regulations and assist with rulemaking matters. This attorney may also represent other clients of the unit including the Auto Industry Division the Division of Gaming and Sports Betting the Racing Division the Lottery Division and the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Colorado Property Tax Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity for a team-oriented attorney who is eager to work in a multi-disciplinary group and who enjoys both litigation and providing general counsel advice.

This recruitment 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 candidates 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 $89964-$119047/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 $102099 - $136468/annually.

Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Qualified applicants 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. For more information about admission to the Colorado Bar please review information on theColorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.

Our goal is to add someone to our team who is genuinely eager to learn about and work in a governmental practice excited to do the work we do and enthusiastic about growing and developing a litigation and general counsel practice with attorneys who are invested in their success.

Our ideal candidates will have the following attributes and interests:

• Litigation experience or demonstrated interest in developing litigation skills
• Strong writing research and analytical abilities
• General counsel experience or demonstrated interest in developing client counseling skills
• Eagerness to solve complex problems
• Interest in growing and developing an administrative and governmental law practice and eagerness to seek out opportunities for professional growth
• Interest in developing appellate law and writing expertise
• Developed collaborative skills and commitment to working collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and eagerness to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues
• Strong motivation to meet the needs of sophisticated clients
• Willingness to learn new areas of law
• Demonstrated interest in public service
  
  

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• 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 Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.
• This position offers flexible work arrangements. Position is expected to work in office at least 2-3 days per week. Flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.
  
  

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

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must establish an account with and complete the on-line applications including the Contact Information section. Applicants are not required to complete the Work Experience Education or Additional Information sections of the on-line application.

Required Application Materials: Applicant may redact information that identifies their age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Applicants must provide1) a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and their relevant experience; 2) a resume; 3) a writing sample and4)two to three professional references. Use the Attachments feature of the online application to add documents.

WHY WORK FOR US

We Embrace Flexibility
We 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 Inclusion
At 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. As such we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations focuses on retaining our incredible talent and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected then DOL is your place to be!

We Have Strong Core Values
Our 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.

We are Committed to Developing our Attorneys
We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing and aimed at helping our attorneys grow and succeed.

We Offer Excellent Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:As a state government employee you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120on-time payments while employed full-time in public service if they have certain kinds offederal loans in a qualifying repayment plan
• Free access to an on-site fitness center
• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible work schedules professional development opportunities and an employee discount program
• Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid annual attorney registrationdues
• Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI Department of Law University and other entities.