State Civil Rights Litigator - Constitutional Law & Appeals

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

On-site fitness center

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law of Colorado is seeking attorneys to represent the State and its employees in complex civil-rights matters. The role emphasizes independent case management, strong legal writing, and collaboration within a supportive team.

Salary is set under the department's attorney compensation model, with AAG I and AAG II levels and respective ranges. Flexible work arrangements may be available; strong writers and litigators are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills demonstrated through litigation experience.
• Experience with 42 U.S.C. § 1983 cases, CRCP 106, Constitutional law, administrative law, and federal/state appeals preferred.
• Three or more years of legal experience; willingness to consider multiple experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Litigate federal civil rights claims primarily against law enforcement personnel for the Parole Division and Colorado Department of Corrections.
• Write substantive briefs, conduct discovery, argue motions, and prepare matters for trial and appeal.
• Provide general legal advice to client agencies on policy issues and subpoenas/open records requests.

Skills

Strong legal research

Analytical skills

Legal writing

Ability to manage own caseload

Education

Admitted to the Colorado Bar or eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar

Job description

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law of Colorado is seeking attorneys to represent the State and its employees in complex civil-rights matters. The role emphasizes independent case management, strong legal writing, and collaboration within a supportive team.

Salary is set under the department's attorney compensation model, with AAG I and AAG II levels and respective ranges. Flexible work arrangements may be available; strong writers and litigators are encouraged to apply.