Assistant Attorney General - Special Prosecutions

Cobar; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Attorney General's Office, Special Prosecutions unit, seeks an experienced attorney to join its dynamic and collaborative team. The attorney will handle complex, multi-jurisdictional felony prosecutions, including recommendations to local district attorneys and investigators.

Candidates must have strong writing and litigation skills. Roll-up responsibilities include grand jury work, indictments, pre-trial motions, and trial practice, with occasional overnight travel statewide.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of prosecutorial experience at district court felony level.
• Bar admission in Colorado or eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar.
• Exceptional litigation, writing, and persuasive communication required.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist local district attorneys and investigators in the investigation and prosecution of complex, multi-jurisdictional felony offenses.
• Perform state grand jury investigations, charging decisions, indictments, pre-trial motions, discovery, voir dire, trial and post-trial litigation.
• Frequent overnight travel within Colorado will be required.
• Collaborate with local prosecutors and law enforcement throughout all phases of prosecutions.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Excellent writing

Strong communication

Litigation skills

Education

Colorado Bar admission or waiver

Tools

None

Job description

Assistant Attorney General - Special Prosecutions

The Special Prosecutions unit of the Criminal Justice section is seeking an attorney to join its dynamic and collaborative legal team. The Unit offers the opportunity to practice in a variety of areas of law that requires strong collaboration within the team. The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced trial attorney comfortable with all areas of special prosecutions, including prosecuting persons crimes and economic crimes. If you are looking for a fulfilling role within a great team that offers the opportunity to thoroughly prepare and present your cases, apply today!

Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Interested parties are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

WHO WE ARE

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer." The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief legal representative and serves as legal counsel to all state executive and judicial agencies, departments, boards, and commissions. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together. Learn more about the Colorado Attorney General’s Office here.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This attorney is a part of the Special Prosecutions Unit within the Criminal Justice Section. The position primarily advises and assists local district attorneys and investigators in the investigation and prosecution of complex, multi-jurisdictional felony offenses. Litigation may include state grand jury investigations, charging decisions, drafting indictments and other pleadings, pre-trial motions practice, discovery, voir dire, trial, and post-trial litigation. Frequent overnight travel within the State of Colorado will be required.

All prosecutions in which the team participates involve extensive legal research and pre-trial motions work, much of which is performed by the team attorney assigned to the case. The attorney must possess superb analytical abilities and the proven writing skills necessary to provide superior support in motions practice. In addition, the attorney must possess strong and proven litigation skills, which enable the attorney to consult and/or participate in all aspects of the prosecution, including discovery, hearings and all phases of the prosecution of complex felony offenses. This expertise includes being able to master the unique issues involved in conducting voir dire, trial, and managing the jury instructions. In addition to litigation skills, effective and ongoing communication with local prosecutors and local law enforcement is essential.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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.

We are looking for individuals who have at least 3 years of experience as a prosecutor at the district court felony level.

Exceptional litigation, analysis, writing, along with consultative and persuasive communication skills are required. A working knowledge of the Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure as well as the laws of arrest, search and seizure and procedures for acquisition of evidence or determination of identity are also essential. Working with the statewide grand jury to investigate and charge cases will also be required of the attorney selected for this position.

In addition, candidates with a background or demonstrated interest in prosecuting Homicides, Environmental Crimes, Human/Sex Trafficking, and/or complex Narcotics Trafficking including Opioid cases, Burglary, and various Fraud matters, as well as matters involving Tax Fraud, Election Fraud, and Money Laundering, will be strongly considered. Interest or background in Cybercrime/Cybersecurity is also preferred.

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one position within the Criminal Justice Section.