Assistant County Attorney

Cobar; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Weld County Government seeks an Assistant County Attorney to join the legal team and grow with the county's civil and regulatory needs. The role focuses on hands-on courtroom exposure and a broad civil practice within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Under County Attorney supervision, you will handle multiple dockets, including mental health, zoning and land use violations, and dog at large cases, while supporting CORA responses and document review as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation for Weld County in civil and regulatory matters.
• Manage established court dockets including mental health proceedings, zoning and land use violations, and dog at large cases.
• Assist with Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) responses and document review.

Job description

Weld County Government is recruiting for an Assistant County Attorney to join the team!

This position offers meaningful professional development and the chance to expand responsibilities over time. As the attorney becomes familiar with Weld County's structure, departments, and legal needs, opportunities may include providing legal counsel to County departments, elected officials, and boards and participating in broader civil practice areas.

Under the direction and supervision of the County Attorney, the Assistant County Attorney provides legal representation for Weld County in civil and regulatory matters. This role is well suited for attorneys seeking consistent courtroom exposure, predictable dockets, and an opportunity to build a broad civil practice in a supportive, collaborative environment. Primary responsibilities include managing several established court dockets—specifically mental health proceedings, zoning and land use violation matters, and dog at large cases as well as assisting with Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) responses and document review.