Government Liability Litigator: Civil Rights & Tort Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Law, Office of the Attorney General, seeks a skilled litigator to join the Tort Litigation Unit defending civil rights and tort matters on behalf of the State of Colorado and its agencies.

The role covers developing case strategy, taking and defending depositions, working with expert witnesses, briefing dispositive issues, trying cases, and handling appeals in state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the defense of significant and often high‑profile governmental liability cases, including civil rights and constitutional claims, tort and personal injury matters, and employment law disputes in federal and state court.
• Take meaningful ownership of a varied litigation docket, from early case assessment through dispositive motions, discovery, trial, and appeal, with opportunities to brief and argue before the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the State Office of Risk Management, state agencies, and institutions of higher education on litigation risk and strategy while collaborating with a talented, mission‑driven group of litigators and general counsel across the Attorney General’s Office.

Job description

The Colorado Department of Law, Office of the Attorney General, seeks a skilled litigator to join the Tort Litigation Unit defending civil rights and tort matters on behalf of the State of Colorado and its agencies.

The role covers developing case strategy, taking and defending depositions, working with expert witnesses, briefing dispositive issues, trying cases, and handling appeals in state and federal courts.