Assistant Attorney General (Professional Boards and Programs)

The Colorado Attorney General's Office; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Attorney General's Office in Denver seeks an Assistant Attorney General to join the Professional Boards and Programs Unit. You will litigate and provide general counsel to clients across licensed professions, defending Coloradans through regulatory enforcement and compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a Colorado Bar admission or be eligible to waive in, a solid litigation background, and excellent writing and client communication skills.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Colorado Bar or eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and in good standing at start.
• Litigation background with ability to handle negotiations, litigation, and trials independently and effectively.
• Excellent writing and client communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and public service.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle litigation, negotiation/mediation, hearings, and appeals for clients.
• Prosecute license suspensions and oppose actions to seal criminal records.
• Advise boards and program directors on litigation and general legal issues.
• Attend board meetings as general counsel for client boards and programs.
• Provide training to DOL attorneys and client staff, as needed.
• Assist other attorneys with client counseling and litigation for various unit clients.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Client communication

Writings

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Colorado Bar admission

Bar admission eligibility

Job description

Assistant Attorney General (Professional Boards and Programs)

Details

Section: Revenue and Regulatory Law Position Number: LAA-09892 Salary Range: $88,197.00 -$136,558.00 Yearly Apply By: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:59 pm FLSA: Exempt

Work Unit: Professional Boards & Programs Job Location: 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 Release Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 Employment Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Classified

Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!

The Revenue & Regulatory Law (R&R) section of the Colorado Department of Law is seeking a dynamic and committedAssistant Attorney Generalto join theProfessional Boards and Programs (PBP) Unit. In this role, you will help protect Coloradans through the state’s regulation of licensed professions. This dedicated public servant will be involved in diverse licensing litigation work as well as providing general counsel to clients represented by the unit. This position is a great opportunity for an attorney with a passion for litigation and who takes pride in building strong client relationships based on mutual trust and respect.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The PBP Unit is made up of one administrative assistant, three paralegals, and 16 attorneys who represent approximately 40 programs within DPO, including boards, licensure offices, committees, and commissions. This work promotes consumer protection through regulating, licensing, and taking disciplinary action against licensees and pursuing litigation against unlicensed persons who engage in a regulated profession without a license.

This attorney’s primary role will be to serve as litigation and general counsel on behalf of a variety of clients, including the Colorado Board of Nursing. They will also have the opportunity to provide general counsel services.

The attorney’s responsibilities may include any of the following:

• Independently handle litigation, negotiation/mediation, hearings, and appeals of cases on behalf of clients represented by the Unit;
• Litigate matters that require immediate action including prosecuting license suspensions and opposing actions to seal criminal records;
• Enforce the clients’ practice acts against unlicensed persons through actions for injunctive relief in Colorado District Courts;
• Attend board meetings as general counsel;
• Advise client boards and program directors on litigation and general legal issues;
• Provide training to DOL attorneys and/or client representatives and staff; and
• Assist other attorneys with client counseling and litigating cases on behalf of other clients represented by the Unit and the R&R section.

The attorneys on our team represent our clients’ interests in a variety of settings, including professional licensure and disciplinary actions. The position involves an administrative law practice before the Office of Administrative Courts, as well as some practice in Colorado District Court and the Court of Appeals. Additionally, our work involves advising clients in all aspects of their regulatory functions and responsibilities, including Open Meetings and Open Records laws and assisting with the promulgation of rules and policies. Occasionally, Unit attorneys will be asked to represent board members in federal court on constitutional challenges to state statutes that they are charged with enforcing.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an attorney who is: 1) interested in litigation; 2) eager to work in a supportive multi-disciplinary team; and 3) motivated to do work that directly impacts the lives of Coloradans.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple attorney positions in the Revenue & Regulatory Law section.

Salary Note: The Department of Law uses a wage progression compensation model. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s 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 $88,197 – $96,554 annually.

Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). The AAG II salary range is $102,099 – $136,558 annually.
Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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 the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.

Candidates should have: 1) a litigation background; 2) a demonstrated ability to handle negotiations, litigation, and trials independently and effectively; 3) proficient client communication skills; and 4) excellent writing skills.

Essential skills for this position:

• Abilitytomanageasignificantcaseload, including working closely with Unit paralegals
• Comfort with andenjoyment in litigating cases and advising clients in a general counsel role
• Committedandeagertoservethepublicinaconsumerprotection-relatedrole
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Enthusiasm about working with a smart, collaborative, and fun team

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• 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 CourtOffice of Attorney Regulation Counsel website.
• 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.

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