Civil Rights Litigation Attorney — Federal & State Appeals

Cobar; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Attorney General’s Office is hiring attorneys for the Civil Litigation and Employment Law Section to represent the State and its employees in complex federal and state civil-rights matters. In the Assistant Attorney General role, you will litigate against law enforcement personnel, handle First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendment claims, and manage your own cases with mentoring and teamwork.

Strong writing and litigation skills are essential, with opportunities for appellate work and

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Colorado bar or eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and in good standing.
• Three or more years of legal experience preferred for appointment at the AAG II level but not required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills demonstrated through federal/state court experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Litigate federal civil rights claims against state agencies and personnel.
• Manage own cases from pleading through trial and appeal.
• Write substantive briefs and conduct discovery.
• Argue motions and prepare matters for trial.
• Provide general legal advice to client agencies on policy issues and requests.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation experience

Case management

Analytical skills

Education

Colorado Bar admission/eligibility

Job description

Colorado Attorney General’s Office is hiring attorneys for the Civil Litigation and Employment Law Section to represent the State and its employees in complex federal and state civil-rights matters. In the Assistant Attorney General role, you will litigate against law enforcement personnel, handle First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendment claims, and manage your own cases with mentoring and teamwork.

Strong writing and litigation skills are essential, with opportunities for appellate work and