Civil Rights Litigator – State Attorney General

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Colorado Attorney General seeks attorneys to represent the State and its employees in complex civil rights matters. You will handle your own cases, write briefs, conduct discovery, argue motions, and coordinate with a collaborative team. We value strong writers and litigators with interest in federal/state appeals, 42 U.S.C.

cases, and related statutes. Salary will be set commensurate with experience and in compliance with applicable law.

Qualifications

• We value strong writers and litigators with interest in federal/state appeals, 42 U.S.C. cases, and related statutes.
• Applicants should demonstrate strong legal research and brief-writing skills.
• Experience with discovery and motion practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State and its employees in complex civil rights matters.
• Handle your own cases, write briefs, conduct discovery, and argue motions.
• Coordinate with a collaborative team to advance litigation strategy.

Skills

Strong writing

Litigation

Research

Appellate experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

The Office of the Colorado Attorney General seeks attorneys to represent the State and its employees in complex civil rights matters. You will handle your own cases, write briefs, conduct discovery, argue motions, and coordinate with a collaborative team.

We value strong writers and litigators with interest in federal/state appeals, 42 U.S.C. cases, and related statutes. Salary will be set commensurate with experience and in compliance with applicable law.