RPC Flyer.pdf

POSITION INFORMATION

**This is a courtesy posting for the Office of the Respondent Parents' Counsel**

The salary range for this position is $120,672-$167,124 per year. 

The Central office is located in Denver, Colorado, and State of Colorado employees must reside in Colorado. At this time, the position is a hybrid of remote and in person.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel (ORPC) is an independent agency within the State of Colorado Judicial Branch that is vested with the oversight and administration of legal representation for indigent parents in child welfare cases across Colorado. 

Respondent Parents’ Counsel (RPC) play a critical role in achieving the best outcomes for children in child welfare cases by protecting the legal and due process rights of parents, presenting balanced information to courts, and promoting the preservation of family relationships. To learn more, visit https://www.coloradoorpc.org/.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

ORPC Staff Attorneys are required to work as a team to develop systemic policy initiatives and innovative approaches to the representation of respondent parents at both the trial and appellate levels of dependency cases.  Staff attorneys perform a variety of duties including recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of respondent parent attorneys; litigation support and case consultation; development of attorney practice standards; coordination and execution of attorney trainings and resources; and a variety of administrative support functions for the ORPC.   This position reports to the ORPC Director of Engagement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serve as lead staff attorney in providing litigation support to contract attorneys and interdisciplinary teams and in responding to litigation questions and requests for information.
• Assist the Director of Engagement in developing a community of support for respondent parent counsel.
• Collaborate with ORPC staff to ensure training on and monitoring of fidelity to the practice standards.
• Promote the use of interdisciplinary teams to achieve high quality parent defense.
• Collaborate closely with staff to develop case consultation practices and updated litigation strategies dedicated to litigating issues of race, disability, culture, class, etc.
• Monitor state and national legal developments in case law, regulations, and rule changes relevant to the ORPC mission.
• Assist with court observations throughout the state, provide timely feedback to contract attorneys regarding observations, and use observations to inform consultation and training.
• Assist ORPC staff in locating potential experts that will work at state rates, consulting with experts about their area of expertise, and promoting the use of appropriate experts in litigation strategies.
• Work with ORPC staff to evaluate effectiveness of experts and improve engagement with experts and to create a user-friendly expert database.
• Draft and prepare legal memoranda and briefs as necessary.
• Assist in drafting and preparing the annual budget narrative, annual performance report, Commission reports, and other agency related documents as necessary.
• Represent the ORPC through participation in committee meetings and work cooperatively with other child welfare stakeholders.
• In state travel to observe contractors and meet with judicial and child welfare stakeholders as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the online application at the link below. Please direct application questions to Jill Cohen, ORPC Chief Operating Officer, at jcohen@coloradoorpc.org. Submit a cover letter detailing qualifications and experience for this position, a resume, and a list of three professional references by 5 p.m. on September 5, 2023 by filling out the application at the following link: https://fs7.formsite.com/ORPCColorado/form32/form_login.html.

You may submit the required information through the online application only. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note application materials will not be returned. Successful applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. This position is eligible for benefits, including participation in retirement, health, dental, life/AD&D, and short-term disability plans, and paid leave. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will NOT Be Accepted. Be sure to follow the directions to apply.

EEO/AA/ADA EMPLOYER

NOTICE! Each person employed must present identity and employment eligibility verification.

NOTICE! Employees hired after March 1, 1988, must be on the payroll direct deposit program.

NOTICE! All prospective employees of the Colorado Judicial Branch are subject to background investigation prior to hiring.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The ORPC believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The ORPC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
 

The ORPC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to working at the ORPC, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any application testing, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Ashlee Arcilla, ORPC Deputy Director, at aarcilla@coloradoorpc.org.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

See statement of duties above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

This job requires that the applicant be an attorney who is licensed to practice law in Colorado or who can be licensed within six months. Applicants must have at least five years of relevant experience in family defense, child welfare law, or a related defense field.  Preference will be given to applicants who have a working knowledge of the Colorado Children's Code and Juvenile Rules of Procedure.  Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. 

DISTINGUISHING FACTORS

The following are additional important qualifications: passion for dependency law and case strategy, significant respondent parents’ representation training and knowledge, ability to plan and execute training, and experience coaching and mentoring other attorneys. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

This position is subject to many interruptions and may require handling multiple calls, inquiries, and job priorities at once. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MVL Managing Attorney Job Description .docx

JOB DESCRIPTION 

POSITION:Managing Attorney for Metro Volunteer Lawyers

REPORTS TO:Director of Pro Bono Programming

SALARY:$83,000-$88,000 (commensurate with experience and education) 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Full-Time

JOB LOCATION: Hybrid In-Office-remote: Office location: 1905 Sherman St., #400, Denver, CO 80203 (must be able to reliably commute to this location for in-office days, travel primarily within the Denver-metro area, and have reliable bandwidth for remote work)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise a staff team of six

How to apply: Please email your resume and a cover letter to tnunez@denbar.org

Summary of Job Duties: Metro Volunteer Lawyers (“MVL”) is the pro bono program of the Denver Bar Association in collaboration with the Adams/Broomfield, Douglas/Elbert, Arapahoe, and First Judicial District Bar associations with a mission to bridge the gap in access to justice.The Managing Attorney is responsible for managing the daily operations of MVL and overseeing MVL Programming.

Summary Job Qualifications: Ability to work well with and manage a team; Ability to present to small groups; Must be detail oriented and possess clear written and verbal communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Managing Attorney is responsible for the following:

• Managing and supervising staff and daily activities of MVL;

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining an efficient system of case assignment and follow up, and overseeing placement of cases;

• Supervising and training staff and interns/externs to perform all assigned responsibilities;

• Developing and coordinating operation of statistical data tracking and quality control mechanisms;

• Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets for all programs and assuring adherence to budget;

• Creating and facilitating opportunities for education, training, and recruitment through the creation of CLE programming and website upkeep; 

• Acting as liaison with and fostering good working relations with other participating bar associations, courts and court staff in counties where programs operate to assure program effectiveness, and to customize program operations as appropriate or required to meet their needs;

• Coordinating pro bono activities with law firms' pro bono coordinators; 

• Acting as liaison with local law schools and special interest groups such as the Sam Cary Bar Association, the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, the Colorado Indian Bar Association, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, the Colorado Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Bar Association, local Inns of Court, and other groups to coordinate the delivery of quality legal services to the indigent;

• Assisting with the application and submission of grant applications;

• Assisting with the reporting as necessary on any grants awarded;

• Assisting in facilitating fundraising efforts including the existing evergreen campaign, an annual auction, Denver Bar Association Young Lawyers Division events, and similar events;

• Recruiting and retaining volunteer lawyers to represent clients and provide consultations as appropriate;

• Overseeing the MVL Advisory Board.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice law in state of Colorado.

2. Prefer five years’ minimum practice of law in public or private sector.

3. Preferred experience in fundraising/ grant writing.

4. Previous employment or volunteer experience performing legal services for low- and moderate-income people.

5. Excellent written, oral, and listening communications skills.

6. Excellent organizational and planning skills.

7. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

8. Experience in and demonstrated ability to interact with a wide variety of persons and constituencies with diverse economic, educational, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.

9. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, and database platforms.

 Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: 100% employee covered with family/children option;

• Dental Insurance: Self-pay at group rates;

• Vision: Self-pay at group rates;

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): caps out of pocket expense at $2000;

• Group Life Insurance: employee coverage up to $50,000;

• Group Long-Term Disability Insurance: employee coverage up to $5,000;

• Paid Time Off: 15 days/year to start, 20 days/year after three years and 25 days/year after 10 years. In

addition, we also offer 12 paid holidays per year;

• 401(k): Annual contribution by the employer after one year of employment equal to 10% of your salary; you may also individually contribute; and

• Transportation/IT allowance.

Working Environment: Hybrid. Office environment, often shared with other staff, but the Managing Attorney has a dedicated office. Physical Activities: Majority of the time is office activity (sitting). Requires the ability to lift at least 20 lbs. Excellent work-life balance with flexibility around in-office hours, so long as legal services to the public are not compromised. 

The Colorado and Denver Bar Associations provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to any protected class, including age, sex, race, color, veteran status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or national origin. It is our policy to promote a non-discriminatory environment, free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon protected classes. The work environment characteristics here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is currently soliciting resumes to fill various entry-level Attorney vacancies.

OCR accepts resumes from eligible individuals who may be considered for a noncompetitive appointment to an Attorney position via the following excepted hiring authorities: 1) Schedule A Persons with Disabilities appointments (5 C.F.R. § 213.3102(u)); 2) Veterans’ Recruitment Appointments; 3) Excepted Hiring Authority for Attorneys (5 C.F.R. § 213.3102(d)); and 4) Former Peace Corps and AmeriCorps Appointees (22 U.S.C. § 2506), respectively.

OCR’s current entry-level attorney openings are for General Attorney, GS-0905-11 (Full Promotion Potential GS-905-13) Remote-Eligible positions within the regional enforcement offices. OCR’s regional enforcement offices that are currently seeking to fill entry-level General Attorney vacancies are located in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Kansas City, MO; Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA. The General Attorneys make civil rights compliance determinations and ensure that complaints and proactive enforcement activities are processed in accordance with regulations, policies, and case law and conform to established case-processing procedures.

The grade level qualifications for OCR attorney positions are outlined in the attachment. Interested and qualified applicants should submit their resume and optional cover letter to ocrjobs@ed.gov for this position by August 22nd, 2023.  

Interested persons should indicate the position and OCR regional enforcement office from among the regional office locations listed above for which they want to be considered, and their veteran’s status, if applicable, within the optional cover letter or body of the email.

OCR will keep resumes on file for 365 days following the date of receipt. Applicants will be contacted to confirm their continued interest as vacancies occur. If contacted for an interview, a writing sample, official transcript, and a list of references will be required during later stages in the selection process.

Attorney vacancies are also announced via www.usajobs.gov, the Federal government’s official employment site. Candidates are encouraged to routinely check USAJobs for current OCR vacancy announcements. Please share this announcement with other organizations and individuals who may be interested in employment with OCR.

Please note that OCRJobs@ed.gov is not staffed to respond to questions.

Are you a dynamic leader who is passionate about improving and expanding access to justice in Colorado?  Are you energized by leveraging your skills and experience to make a difference for underserved Coloradans?  The Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado (LAF) and the Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation (COLTAF) are seeking an Executive Director to fulfill their respective missions as fund-raising and grant-making organizations that are vital to Colorado’s civil justice ecosystem and catalysts for equal justice in Colorado.  

About the organizations:

LAF promotes equal access to justice by raising funds from lawyers, law firms, and others for Colorado’s statewide civil legal aid program, Colorado Legal Services.  LAF has an annual budget of approximately $2 million, and also administers other funds for the benefit of civil legal aid.  

COLTAF administers the Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program established by the Colorado Supreme Court, through which the interest earned on lawyers’ pooled trust accounts (holding short-term and nominal client funds) is used to make grants to support civil legal aid and other justice-related programs.  COLTAF’s annual budget varies widely depending on prevailing interest rates, ranging from $1 million to $6 million.

The two organizations have separate, independent boards of directors, and are administered jointly by a staff of 3.5 FTE.  

About the position:

The Executive Director oversees strategy and operations for both LAF and COLTAF, and serves as a leader and partner in Colorado’s equal justice community.  The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of both organizations, reports directly to both boards, and works with both boards to develop and implement each organization’s vision and strategy and to ensure continued impact and effectiveness.  Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Stakeholder & community engagement:  Develops, maintains, and enhances relationships with other stakeholders, leaders, and organizations.  Participates in local, statewide, and national organizations and activities supporting the work of LAF and COLTAF.  Promotes both organizations in the community to increase awareness, understanding, and support.
  
  
• Board leadership:  Provides leadership to both boards, keeping them well informed of financial matters and other issues of concern, and working with them to develop strategic solutions as necessary.  Assists the boards in establishing and maintaining committees necessary for success.  Works with board chairs to plan meetings and prepare agendas, and to identify, onboard, integrate, and support new officers and directors.   
  
  
• Fundraising:  Assists and advises the LAF Board in developing and maintaining a plan for annual and future fundraising with measurable goals and objectives.  Responsible for the direction, development, and implementation of annual fundraising activities, and for creating the conditions for success.  Directs efforts to increase and expand funding sources for civil legal aid.  
  
  
• Revenue enhancement:  Assists and advises the COLTAF Board in identifying, developing, and maintaining strategies to enhance revenue.  Responsible for ensuring implementation of revenue enhancement strategies, including bank compliance with rate requirements for COLTAF accounts. 
  
  
• Grant-making:  Assists and advises the COLTAF Board in fulfilling its grant-making function, including setting grant priorities and developing grant criteria.  Responsible for the direction, development, and implementation of annual grant-making activities and required reporting.
  
  
• Financial management:  Develops annual budgets for board review and approval, and manages operations within approved budgets.  Responsible for maintaining internal controls.  Works with auditor to complete annual audits and IRS 990 tax returns. 
  
  
• Personnel and office management:  Hires, supervises and develops productive and effective staff members.  Responsible for developing and implementing personnel practices and personnel policy direction.  Provides leadership and direction for technology necessary to support operations and data security.  Promotes organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Job skills and qualifications:

• A passion for equal access to justice in Colorado.

• JD or Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated familiarity and experience with the legal community.

• Significant law firm and/or nonprofit management experience. 

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to inspire support for equal justice in Colorado.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

• Personal attributes of professionalism, integrity, dedication, and initiative.

Salary and benefits:

Salary range of $80,000- $120,000, depending on experience and qualifications.  Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan; paid vacation and sick leave; paid holidays; and the opportunity to work to advance equal justice in Colorado with others who share that commitment.

To apply:

Interested applicants should submit a letter explaining your interest in the position, your qualifications, and what you might contribute to the future of both organizations; a resume; and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Materials should be submitted electronically to DJ.McKune@wilmerhale.com in Microsoft Word or PDF format.  Questions should also be directed to DJ.McKune@wilmerhale.com. 

Application deadline is Friday, September, 15, 2023.  

The Legal Aid Foundation and COLTAF are equal opportunity employers.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Burns, Figa & Will was formed in 1980 on a common desire – provide clients with excellent legal service with small firm attention. From that developed a firm that values life balance while at the same time meeting our clients’ needs. We are a law firm that is diverse in practice, yet common in our pursuit of excellence and service.

We are currently looking for a commercial litigation associate with 1-4 years’ experience to join our litigation team.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to independently produce a quality work product
• Work as part of a team, especially on larger cases

 

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• JD from accredited law school
• 1-4 years of experience preferred
• Colorado Bar Admission
• Excellent attention to detail, including working with document intensive cases
• Strong organizational and case management skills, including ability to manage multiple cases
• Ability to work as part of a team and effectively utilize other professionals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

 

Burns, Figa & Will, P.C. Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, 401k, short- and long-term disability and group life.

Salary Range - $90,000 - $120,000 

Please submit a cover letter, law school transcript, writing sample and resume to CareerOpportunities@bfwlaw.com

The Colorado U.S. District Court Federal Pro Se Clinic (FPSC) and Colorado Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic (BPSC) are dedicated to providing assistance to pro se litigants in federal court. These clinics are funded through a grant to the Colorado Bar Association (CBA). Through a unique partnership between the CBA and the federal courts, the FPSC promotes equal justice by giving all individuals, regardless of income, access to resources and information that will help them navigate the legal system in federal court. At CBA, we believe everyone should have access to justice, regardless of their means.

REPORTS TO: Reports directly to the Director of Pro Bono Programming, Colorado & Denver Bar Associations 

SALARY:  $95,000

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full- time 

JOB LOCATION: Alfred A.Arraj U.S. Courthouse, 901 19th St, Denver, CO 80294

How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to tnunez@denbar.org

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Managing Attorney to take the helm. The ideal candidate will be passionate about public service with a strong desire to promote access to justice. The Managing Attorney is responsible for overseeing all activities of the clinic, including developing, implementing, and monitoring the program’s delivery of legal services. Additionally, and because many of the FPSC’s legal services are delivered through volunteer attorneys, the Managing Attorney must be capable of developing strong relationships with attorneys in the community, and skilled at coordinating volunteer efforts.  The ideal candidate will also have some supervisory and/or leadership experience, as they will manage a small staff and implement systems and processes that make the delivery of legal services more efficient. Additionally, the Managing Attorney is often called upon to provide direct services to pro se litigants, therefore, the ideal candidate will be a capable litigator who is highly organized and has meaningful experience in federal court. 

THIS POSITION PRESENTS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE PUBLIC WHILE FOSTERING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS THE COLORADO LEGAL COMMUNITY, INCLUDING WITH JUDGES, COURT STAFF, AND THE FPSC ADVISORY COMMITTEE. IT IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO CAST A CREATIVE VISION FOR THE FUTURE AND EXPAND THE FPSC’S REACH, BY FOR EXAMPLE, EXPLORING NEW WAYS OF LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY, GENERATING IDEAS FOR GROWTH, AND FINDING NEW WAYS TO ENGAGE A GROWING NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS. 

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN JOINING AN ALREADY ESTABLISHED AND SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM THAT HAS ROOM TO GROW AND WILL ALLOW YOU TO MAKE A LASTING IMPACT, APPLY TODAY!

SUMMARY JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice of law in the state of Colorado and U.S. District Court – District of Colorado, and no pending or actual censure, suspension, or disbarment in any jurisdiction. It is strongly preferred that the Managing Attorney have five years minimum experience in the practice of law, with some or all of that experience litigating in federal court. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage and supervise all daily activities of the FPSC and BPSC.

2. Develop, implement, and maintain an efficient system of case assistance for pro se litigants, including overseeing the maintenance of a website with basic federal court legal information designed for pro se litigants and other members of the public.

3. Perform or verify intakes, provide legal advice, oversee and assist with placement of cases, assure client satisfaction, and answer client questions.

4. Recruit and retain volunteer lawyers to represent clients. Provide consultation with volunteer lawyers on legal issues relating to assigned cases as requested or required to assure satisfactory representation and quality control.

5. Supervise and train staff to perform all assigned responsibilities.

6. Develop and coordinate the operation of statistical data tracking and quality control mechanisms.

7. Assist with the preparation and submission of the annual budget to CBA’s Director of Pro Bono Programming; monitor and ensure adherence to budget.

8. Act as liaison with and foster good working relations with participating lawyers, FPSC Advisory Committee, courts and court staff to assure program effectiveness, and to customize program operations as appropriate or required to meet their needs.

9. Coordinate pro bono activities with lawyers.

10. Create and maintain a network of FPSC/BPSC volunteers, working with local law schools, Colorado Legal Services, and others as needed to coordinate that network and its responsibilities.

11. Keep abreast of legal issues encountered at the FPSC and train/mentor volunteers, as needed.

12. Provide information about the FPSC’s activities to the U.S. District Court, the CBA Executive Council, and FPSC’s Advisory Board, and prepare semi-annual reports about the FPSC’s activities for the same.

13. Partner with the CBA and the federal court to promote the FPSC/BPSC and keep its programs top of mind for lawyers, the court, and clients. 

14. Perform other duties as assigned.

15. To ensure stability and consistency within the program, a two-year commitment to the position is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice law in state of Colorado and U.S. District Court – District of Colorado, and no pending or actual censure, suspension, or disbarment in any jurisdiction.

2. Prefer five years’ minimum practice of law in public or private sector, with experience in Federal Court litigating cases involving employment and/or civil rights.

3. Previous employment or volunteer experience performing legal services for low- and moderate-income people.

4. Excellent written, oral, and listening communications skills.

5. Excellent organizational and planning skills.

6. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

7. Experience in and demonstrated ability to interact with a wide variety of persons and constituencies with diverse economic, educational, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.

8. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, and database platforms.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance: 100% employee covered with family/children option;

• Dental Insurance: Self-pay at group rates;

• Vision: Self-pay at group rates;

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): caps out of pocket expense at $2000;

• Group Life Insurance: employee coverage up to $50,000;

• Group Long-Term Disability Insurance: employee coverage up to $5,000;

• Paid Time Off: 15 days/year to start, 20 days/year after three years and 25 days/year after 10 years. In

addition, we also offer 12 paid holidays per year;

• 401(k): Annual contribution by the employer after one year of employment equal to 10% of your salary; you may also individually contribute; and

• Transportation/IT allowance.

 

Working Environment: Office environment, often shared with other staff, but the Managing Attorney has a dedicated office. Physical Activities: Majority of the time is office activity (sitting). Requires the ability to lift at least 20 lbs. Excellent work-life balance with flexibility around in-office hours, so long as legal services to the public are not compromised. 

Opportunities to introduce and work with new cutting-edge technology. Opportunities to work with the Federal Court judiciary and highly respected members of the legal community.

Colorado Bar Association is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to any protected class, including age, sex, race, color, veteran status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or national origin. It is our policy to promote a non-discriminatory environment, free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon protected classes.

Do you think practicing law should include a purpose as well as a paycheck? Are you more interested in finding creative solutions to complex and important problems than in fighting battles? Does serving the public while learning something new every day appeal to you? Do you want to work in a dynamic, diverse, cooperative, and respectful environment where your integrity, competence, and initiative will be appreciated? If so, consider a career where you serve the people of Colorado by helping the Colorado General Assembly provide effective representative government for all Coloradans. Consider a career where you don't just interpret or apply the law, but actually help make the law and address Colorado's most pressing public policy problems; where you use everything you bring to the table—your knowledge of the law and public policy, your research and writing skills, your interpersonal skills, your sound professional judgment, your ability to set aside your own biases, and, perhaps most of all, your intellectual curiosity and love of lifelong learning—to help make Colorado a better place. Consider a career with the Office of Legislative Legal Services ("OLLS"), the nonpartisan in-house counsel for the Colorado General Assembly.

The OLLS facilitates and supports the legislative work of the General Assembly and protects the General Assembly's organizational interests without participating in its politics. We draft legislation for all 100 state legislators, and we conduct legal and related public policy research for and provide legal advice to the legislators and the other nonpartisan legislative staff agencies. We also serve the people of Colorado directly by publishing and annotating the Colorado Revised Statutes, reviewing executive branch agency rules for compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, reviewing and commenting on potential new laws proposed by citizens exercising their initiative rights, and providing to the public information related to the work of the General Assembly. We provide these services proudly and with excellence to forward the cause of effective government for all Coloradans. 

The OLLS seeks four full-time staff attorneys, two for the Fiscal Policy, Infrastructure, Elections, and State & Local Government Team and two for the Civil and Criminal Law, Education, and Human Services Team. Each applicant must be licensed to practice law in Colorado. We prefer candidates who have at least three years of legal experience and can demonstrate a strong interest in supporting the work of representative government without being politically active. For more information about what an OLLS Staff Attorney does, please see the full job description here: 

https://www.leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/staff-attorney-job-description

The OLLS offers a total compensation package that includes a starting salary ranging from $78,750 - $89,775, commensurate with demonstrated qualifications and experience; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance and short-term disability insurance; employer contributions to retirement; paid leave benefits, including annual vacation leave, sick leave, family and medical leave, holidays, and compensatory time; a monthly transit allowance; seasonal flexible work schedules; and optional FSA and HSA accounts. OLLS Staff Attorneys may also qualify for a public service loan forgiveness if they meet certain requirements while employed full-time in public service. 

The OLLS offers a hybrid work environment that is designed to meet the needs of the legislature and allow staff to work remotely throughout the year. However, during the four-month legislative session (January to May), this position regularly requires in-person work at the State Capitol. During the eight-month legislative interim (May through December), employees may choose to work remotely or come into the office on most days, but in-person attendance is occasionally required.

If interested, please send your resume, a writing sample, and a brief cover letter that highlights the reasons for your interest, any relevant legislative experience, and your salary requirements to olwr.ga@coleg.gov.

Application materials must be received no later than August 13, 2023. No phone calls, please. A finalist for a Staff Attorney position must pass a basic criminal history record check.

The OLLS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. All qualified applicants are given equal opportunity, and employment decisions are based exclusively on job-related factors.