County Attorney Associate: Child Welfare & Juvenile Justice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

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, dependency and neglect proceedings, juvenile delinquency matters, adult protection investigations, mental health cases, and related civil matters.

The County Attorney’s Office values independence in a technologically advanced, fast-paced, and collegial work environment with hybrid in-office and remote options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation and advice concerning child abuse/neglect investigations and proceedings, dependency and neglect matters, juvenile delinquency, adult protection, and related civil and criminal matters.
• Advise and assist Human Services team in administrative and litigation contexts; represent county clients and agencies in court and administrative proceedings.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and co-workers; work independently in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Tools

Legal research

Job description

Jefferson County seeks a passionate attorney to perform a variety of legal work for the Human Services team, handling child abuse/neglect investigations, dependency and neglect proceedings, juvenile delinquency matters, adult protection investigations, mental health cases, and related civil matters.

The County Attorney’s Office values independence in a technologically advanced, fast-paced, and collegial work environment with hybrid in-office and remote options.