First Assistant Attorney General (Labor Unit)

First Assistant Attorney General (Labor Unit)Details

Section : State Services

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

Position Number : LAA-9029

Salary Range : $139,751.00 -$186,000.00 Yearly

Apply By : Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 11 : 59 pm

FLSA : Exempt

Work Unit : Labor

Job Location : 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Release Date : Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Type : Non-Classified

Find a rewarding career making a difference : Join the Office of the Attorney General!

The Colorado Department of Law (DOL), State Services Section is searching for the First Assistant Attorney General to lead the Section’s Labor Unit.

In this role, you will oversee a dynamic team who work on an array of labor and employment topics. For this position, we need a dedicated attorney with exceptional critical thinking skills, excellent written communications skills, and strong leadership skills.

If you love a challenge, enjoy civil litigation and general counsel work, and want to oversee and mentor a great team this position is for you!

The Labor Unit of the State Services Section in the Colorado Department of Law serves as general counsel to three departments in state government : Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA), and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA).

The Unit advises on a variety of issues, including : board representation, open meetings and open records, rulemaking, drafting formal and informal opinions on a wide variety of legal topics.

The Unit handles litigation in state, federal, and administrative courts at both the trial and appellate court levels. The Unit occasionally handles some transactional work, including contract drafting, review, and negotiation in a variety of settings, from simple service agreements to software contracts, real estate transactions, and construction contracts.

Attorneys in this unit manage a mixture of litigation, general legal advice (both oral and written), and may include some transactional support.

Attorneys also participate in bill review during the legislative session. Attorneys co-counsel various civil litigation cases, sometimes in collaboration with other units in the office, and also provide advice, draft formal and informal opinions, and draft and interpret rules and policies.

Unit attorneys also write appellate briefs and perform oral argument at the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the First Assistant Attorney General, you will have the opportunity to perform sophisticated government work while overseeing a team of attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff to ensure the best services are offered to clients of the unit.

In this role, you will be responsible for inspiring, coaching, leading, and supporting your team of professionals, drawing out the best from your team and pushing them to fulfill the Department of Law’s mission of protecting the rule of law and ensuring justice for all Coloradoans.

You will also litigate matters in administrative court, as well as state and federal district courts and appellate courts, typically in collaboration with other attorneys.

You will be the lead point of contact for the Unit’s clients and ensure that information is communicated in a timely, professional, and helpful manner.

You will be responsible for Unit meetings, overseeing attorney development, and fostering a collegial and professional culture.

You will also help balance caseloads and ensure work is assigned in a balanced and effective manner.

Salary note : The DOL uses a wage progression compensation model. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The First Assistant Attorney General is part of the Office of the Attorney General / DOL leadership team. As such, the strongest candidates will demonstrate excellence in the following competencies :

Communication & Listening Inspires confidence through active listening and effective communication with clients, leadership, colleagues, and staff.

Flexible & Adaptable Management Accepts, adapts, and contributes positively to change; leads with new concepts and ideas;

and encourages others to be equally adaptive and flexible.

Coaching & Developing People Invests in our talent through coaching and sponsorship and by pushing individuals outside of their comfort zones to grow as professionals.

Creative & Strategic Problem Solving Takes a result-oriented, open-minded, and innovative approach to overcoming challenges and dealing with crises.

Enterprise & Growth Mindset Balances the goals of clients, leadership, colleagues, and staff with the broader interest of the enterprise.

Client Service, Interpersonal Skills, and Emotional Intelligence Demonstrates and models self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and sensitivity in working with clients, colleagues, and staff.

Applicants for the First Assistant Attorney General Labor Unit position must meet the following criteria :

Admitted to the Colorado Bar or clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application.

Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application before the first day of employment.

A minimum of 7 years of general counsel, litigation, or other directly related legal experience.

The ideal candidate will be someone that has :

• Experience providing management, supervisory, or other demonstrated leadership experience to large teams.
• Prior management or supervisory experience leading a diverse workforce.
• Experience representing large, complex clients and demonstrated experience building strong client relationships.
• Strong trial advocacy and litigation strategy skills.
• Knowledge or experience working in labor, employment, and personnel-related issues.
• Ability to balance a caseload with management / supervisory responsibilities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and public service.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment.

For more information about admission to the Colorado bar, please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel website.

The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging, interesting, and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse workforce adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public.

Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please view the full job description for more information, including information about compensation and benefits, and to apply online.

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