Assistant County Attorney Associate

Jefferson County; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Remote work options

Job summary

Jefferson County in Colorado seeks a dedicated attorney to handle a broad range of legal work for the Human Services team. You will represent county clients and agencies in child abuse and neglect investigations, dependency proceedings, juvenile matters, and related appeals in a fast-paced, collaborative office.

The role offers a standard Monday–Friday schedule with some remote days, a salary range of $130,000 to $140,000, and comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and tuition

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Colorado
• A minimum of two years’ experience of litigation preferred
• A writing sample is required and must be attached to be considered; appellate writing samples preferred
• Candidate should be detail-oriented with strong organizational, negotiation, and multitasking skills

Responsibilities

• Child abuse and/or neglect investigations
• Dependency and neglect proceedings and appeals
• Juvenile delinquency matters
• Adult protection investigations and proceedings
• Mental health cases
• Drug and alcohol commitments
• Public assistance applications and appeals
• Liquor license violation prosecutions
• Civil collections
• Child support services
• Records requests and subpoenas

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

JD or LLB from an accredited law school

Job description

Position Overview

Jefferson County seeks a passionate attorney to perform a variety of legal work for the Human Services team. This team provides legal representation and advice concerning child abuse and/or neglect investigations, dependency and neglect proceedings and appeals, juvenile delinquency matters, adult protection investigations and proceedings, mental health cases, drug and alcohol commitments, public assistance applications and appeals, liquor license violation prosecutions, civil collections, child support services, records requests and subpoenas.

Responsibilities

• Child abuse and/or neglect investigations
• Dependency and neglect proceedings and appeals
• Juvenile delinquency matters
• Adult protection investigations and proceedings
• Mental health cases
• Drug and alcohol commitments
• Public assistance applications and appeals
• Liquor license violation prosecutions
• Civil collections
• Child support services
• Records requests and subpoenas

The Assistant County Attorney will work independently in a technologically advanced, fast-paced, sophisticated, and collegial work environment in our office with county clientsand agencies, elected officials, and the public.

Work Schedule

This full-time position operates on a standard work week (Monday-Friday). This position offers the opportunity for remote work on some days of the week.

Compensation

The anticipated hiring range at Associate level is $130,000 - $140,000.

Benefits

Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Requires JD or LLB from an accredited law school.
• Experience: A minimum of two years’ experience of litigation is preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Colorado; must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Colorado.
• A writing sample is required and must be attached in order to be considered for employment. Appellate writing samples are preferred.

Additional requirements include:

• The Assistant County Attorney must be detail-oriented, have good organizational and negotiation skills, the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and establish and maintain working relationships with clients and co-workers.

Accommodations

We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position. A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.

Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Equal Opportunity

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.

The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity or any other status protected by Federal or State law.