Senior Assistant General Counsel — Employment Law

Colorado Judicial Branch; Colorado; On-site; USD 101,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Judicial Branch seeks a Senior Assistant General Counsel to represent the Department on a broad range of legal matters. The role provides in-house counsel support for judges, court executives, and other personnel, with supervision from the Deputy General Counsel.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the Colorado Bar, active license, and five years of legal experience. Some remote work is allowed; travel within Colorado may be required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law before the Colorado courts.
• Five years of experience practicing in the field of law.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice to the HR division and administrative authorities.
• Drafts employment agreements and conducts research on labor and employment law.
• Advises on personnel rules and policies; represents authorities in personnel hearings and mediation.
• Responds to discrimination charges from EEOC and CCRD; may participate in training and policy updates.

Education

JD / Law degree

Job description

Colorado Judicial Branch seeks a Senior Assistant General Counsel to represent the Department on a broad range of legal matters. The role provides in-house counsel support for judges, court executives, and other personnel, with supervision from the Deputy General Counsel.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the Colorado Bar, active license, and five years of legal experience. Some remote work is allowed; travel within Colorado may be required.