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The Department of Law/Office of the Attorney General (DOL), Civil Litigation and Employment Section has a unique opportunity for an experienced attorney to work for the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS). This position offers the opportunity to provide a broad spectrum of legal counsel to Public Safety Agencies, including daily legal advice and guidance to CDPS executive management and staff on a broad variety of issues. The attorney in this position will also assist Public Safety Agencies on certain civil and criminal matters in administrative courts, state and federal district, and appellate courts. This position is best suited for an attorney who excels at independently navigating new and unfamiliar issues on a regular basis while engaging as part of a team with other attorneys and staff.
Description Of Job
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Role
The Civil Litigation and Employment Section, Public Safety Unit provides general counsel services and representation to the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS). This role is primarily focused on providing general counsel services to CDPS and its Divisions. A secondary but significant component of this role involves representing CDPS in both civil and criminal matters as well as supporting DOL litigation teams from across the office representing CDPS. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide general legal advice to CDPS agencies, boards, and divisions on a broad variety of legal topics including policy issues, legislative mandates, subpoenas, or open records requests;
- Advise Public Safety Agencies on public safety matters;
- Review rules, statutes, and applicable law to advise Public Safety Agencies with respect to compliance issues;
- Litigate matters for CDPS in administrative court, state and federal district courts and appellate courts, typically in collaboration with other attorneys;
- Interpret new legislation collaboratively with Public Safety Agencies and DOL members;
- Support Public Safety Agencies in their response to State emergencies;
- Research and draft legal opinions;
- Review policies, rules, and procedures;
- Attend Board and Commission meetings;
- Advise on Board and Commission conduct including applicability of the Colorado Open Meetings Laws, Conflict of Interest, CORA, CCJRA. Conduct mandatory annual training for multiple boards across CDPS;
- Represent Boards in administrative challenges and hearings;
- Advise, recommend, and coordinate training specific to current legal issues or areas of concern;
- Conduct trainings as requested or needed by the client; and
- Provide general counsel and advice to CDPS and related agencies on all matters and connecting them with the appropriate specialists within the DOL for further advice and guidance.
Minimum Qualifications
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. In addition, the strongest candidates will have some, or all of the following skills and attributes:
- Prior experience as a general counsel and as a civil litigator
- Prior experience in administrative or regulatory law
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Commitment to superior client communication in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Prior experience working with public safety, law enforcement, or law enforcement stakeholders
- Strong analytical and litigation skills
- Ability to independently navigate new and unfamiliar issues on a regular basis while engaging as part of a team with other attorneys and staff
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Conditions of Employment
- Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
- The Public Safety Unit functions on a hybrid work model. New employees are generally expected to work in-office 2-3 days a week.
How To Apply
Applicants must establish an account with governmentjobs.com and complete the online application including the Contact Information section. Applicants must provide a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and their relevant experience; a resume; a writing sample; and three professional references.
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