Appellate Attorney – Criminal Appeals, Colorado

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

On-site fitness center

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Office of the Colorado Attorney General is seeking an intellectually curious attorney for the Criminal Appeals Section. The role focuses on researching and analyzing the law, exceptional writing, and strong oral advocacy.

You will draft briefs, argue before appellate courts, and collaborate with a team to handle a range of cases from postconviction issues to white-collar matters. Candidates must be admitted to the Colorado Bar or eligible to waive, with at least one year of attorney

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Colorado Bar or clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and in good standing at the time of application.
• At least one year of experience as a practicing attorney; fellowship or clerkship acceptable.
• Must submit one writing sample as part of the application.
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy demonstrated through past work.

Responsibilities

• Write answer briefs and orally argue cases before Colorado appellate courts.
• Read the record and conduct legal research on all claims to craft persuasive arguments.
• Provide support to other sections through moot court, legislative review, and legal editing.
• Interact regularly with stakeholders including local district attorneys, crime victims, and advocates.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Oral communication

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Office of the Colorado Attorney General is seeking an intellectually curious attorney for the Criminal Appeals Section. The role focuses on researching and analyzing the law, exceptional writing, and strong oral advocacy.

You will draft briefs, argue before appellate courts, and collaborate with a team to handle a range of cases from postconviction issues to white-collar matters. Candidates must be admitted to the Colorado Bar or eligible to waive, with at least one year of attorney