First Assistant Attorney General (Technology and Privacy Protection)

Department Information

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The Colorado Department of Law, Consumer Protection Section, is seeking a First Assistant Attorney General to lead the new Technology and Privacy Protection Unit. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney seeking a leadership position to build the team that develops and implements the Office of the Attorney General’s regulatory and enforcement priorities in areas of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data protection. Our strategies are designed to protect Colorado consumers and businesses by upholding Colorado and Federal laws. If you are a leader with a passion for public service, apply today!

Description of Job

WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Technology and Privacy Protection Unit within the Consumer Protection Section is responsible for ensuring consumers are protected while innovation is fostered in Colorado. It has primary regulatory and enforcement authority of the Colorado Privacy Act and the new Anti-Discrimination in Artificial Intelligence Law, among others. It works closely with other Units in the Consumer Protection section to bring cases to protect Colorado consumers and businesses.

The First Assistant Attorney General will work with and manage a multi-disciplinary team tasked with handling data privacy and consumer protection investigations and cases as well as issuing rules addressing emerging technologies. The First will be involved in investigations and legal actions relating to consumer protection, artificial intelligence, and data privacy with other States’ Attorneys General offices and other Colorado law enforcement offices and agencies. The First will also be responsible for analyzing legislative bills, rules and regulations; be involved in educational efforts involving consumer protection and emerging technologies; and will work closely with investigative staff and administrators of consumer programs, such as complaint intake staff.

The First facilitates the work and operations of the Unit, promoting collaboration, engagement, integrity, and exceptional legal service. The First assigns and oversees cases, coordinates workflow, and is expected to handle a caseload of complex or high-profile cases. The First reports to senior management on legal, operational, and personnel matters, ensures the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective and efficient legal work while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

As a frontline leader, the First is responsible for making hiring and staffing recommendations, employee performance management activities, and coaching and evaluating the attorneys and paralegals in the unit. Additional management responsibilities include assisting the Deputy Attorney General with personnel, budget, and various administrative duties affecting the work of the Unit and the Department of Law. The First will develop a supportive and inclusive culture in line with the vision and values of the Department of Law and foster collaboration, teamwork, and professional development for the members of the Unit.

This recruitment may be used to fill other First Assistant Attorney General positions in the Department of Law, Consumer Protection Section.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The First Assistant Attorney General is part of the Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law leadership team. As such, the strongest candidates will demonstrate excellence in the following competencies:

• Communication & Listening – Inspires confidence through active listening and effective communication with clients, leadership, colleagues, and staff.
• Flexible & Adaptable Management – Accepts, adapts, and contributes positively to change; leads with new concepts and ideas; and encourages others to be equally adaptive and flexible.
• Coaching & Developing People – Invests in our talent through coaching and sponsorship and by pushing individuals outside of their comfort zones to grow as professionals.
• Creative & Strategic Problem Solving – Takes a result-oriented, open-minded, and innovative approach to overcoming challenges and dealing with crises.
• Enterprise & Growth Mindset – Balances the goals of clients, leadership, colleagues, and staff with the broader interest of the enterprise.
• Client Service, Interpersonal Skills, and Emotional Intelligence – Demonstrates and models self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and sensitivity in working with clients, colleagues, and staff.

Applicants for the First Assistant Attorney General – Technology and Privacy Protection Unit position 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 the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.

While we know that no candidate is perfect, given the high-level and supervisory nature of this role, our ideal candidates will have most, if not all, of the following:

• At least 5 years experience as a lawyer with substantial depth in data privacy, emerging technologies, and consumer protection issues.
• Demonstrated competency in litigating complex cases.
• Prior management or supervisory experience leading a diverse workforce and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a leader.
• Outstanding writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety and diversity of personalities.
• Ability to lead with empathy and be a big-picture problem solver.
• Commitment to serving the public interest and/or have prior public sector or public service experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build new programs or develop new workstreams/processes.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• The 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.

The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging, interesting, and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse workforce adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Information

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 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
In addition to the comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans with Colorado PERA, and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:

• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave earned each month
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a repayment plan while working full-time for a qualified employer.
• Free access to an on-site fitness center
• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 401K and 457 plans
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State personnel system
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program

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 your interest in the position 2) a resume; 3) a writing sample and 4) three professional references. Use the "Attachments" feature of the online application to add documents. An applicant may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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 or call 720-508-6511.

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