Assistant County Attorney Associate

Jefferson County; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Jefferson County seeks a passionate attorney to perform a variety of legal work for the Human Services team, handling child abuse/neglect investigations and related proceedings. The role supports juvenile delinquency matters, adult protection cases, and appeals in a fast-paced office that serves county clients and agencies.

The Office offers a hybrid work schedule with in-office and remote days, a salary range of $130,000–$140,000 based on education and experience, and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• JD or LLB from an accredited law school.
• Minimum two years of litigation experience preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Colorado and in good standing with the Colorado Bar.
• A writing sample is required; appellate samples are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation and advice on child abuse/neglect investigations and related proceedings.
• Advise on dependency, neglect, juvenile delinquency, and adult protection matters.
• Support public assistance, liquor license prosecutions, civil collections, and records requests.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Legal research

Education

JD or LLB

Job description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 09/09/26 Division: County Attorney Division Management Level: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 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.

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.

To be successful in this position, 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.

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

The Jefferson County Attorney’s Office consists of 50 attorneys and staff members who work collaboratively to provide a full-range of legal services to Jefferson County.

The County Attorney’s Office provides flexibility in creating a hybrid work schedule, with both in-office and remote work opportunities that promote work-life balance.

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 Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills, as well as the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and budgetary considerations.

BENEFITS

• 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.

A wide variety of great benefit opportunities helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle in balance with a generous leave & holiday schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Accommodations Statement: 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.

APPLICATION

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is strongly encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected.

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or [e-mail]

CONTACT INFORMATION

Library Recruiting: [e-mail] 303-275-6168

Sheriff Recruiting: [e-mail] 303-271-5332

All other departments: [e-mail] 303-271-8400

EEO STATEMENT

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.