Colorado Governmental Liability Defense Litigator

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Colorado, through the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, seeks a skilled litigator to join its governmental liability defense team. The role covers civil rights, tort, and employment matters defending state actors in state and federal court.

The ideal candidate should be a strategic, thoughtful attorney with strong litigation skills and a commitment to public service, collaborating across offices to deliver excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Colorado Bar or eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar.
• In good standing at the time of application.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead defense of significant and often high-profile governmental liability cases in federal and state court.
• Take ownership of a varied litigation docket from start to finish, including dispositive motions and appeals.
• Collaborate with risk management, state agencies and higher education institutions to manage litigation risk and strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Civil rights litigation

Constitutional litigation

Public service mindset

Education

Colorado Bar admission

Job description

State of Colorado, through the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, seeks a skilled litigator to join its governmental liability defense team. The role covers civil rights, tort, and employment matters defending state actors in state and federal court.

The ideal candidate should be a strategic, thoughtful attorney with strong litigation skills and a commitment to public service, collaborating across offices to deliver excellent client service.