Hybrid County Attorney - Public Sector Law & Trials

Arapahoe County Government; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe County Government seeks an Assistant County Attorney or Senior Assistant County Attorney to support the Department of Human Services in Aurora, Colorado, with a hybrid work model. The role focuses on dependency and neglect, mental health, and related matters, advising DHS and appearing in court as needed.

Required are a Juris Doctorate and Colorado license, 3+ years of legal practice, and the ability to handle high-volume caseloads, deadlines, and complex legal issues while maintaining

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree with license to practice law in Colorado.
• 3+ years of experience in the practice of law.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Represents State of Colorado or Department of Human Services in court proceedings, including trials.
• Advises Department employees on legal issues related to representation in court.
• Prepares pleadings and other legal documents for court filings in a timely fashion.
• Works with paralegals to prepare cases for court proceedings.
• Complies with legal requirements for attorney-client relationship.

Skills

Legal research

Colorado law

Court rules

Ethics

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Colorado license to practice law

Job description

Arapahoe County Government seeks an Assistant County Attorney or Senior Assistant County Attorney to support the Department of Human Services in Aurora, Colorado, with a hybrid work model. The role focuses on dependency and neglect, mental health, and related matters, advising DHS and appearing in court as needed.

Required are a Juris Doctorate and Colorado license, 3+ years of legal practice, and the ability to handle high-volume caseloads, deadlines, and complex legal issues while maintaining