• Job Description

  Req#: 4159158

  Deputy Legal Counsel Job Posting

  August 10, 2022

  
  

  Class Title: non-classified

  Primary Physical Work Location: State Capitol; 200 E Colfax Ave; Denver Colorado

  Location: minimum of 3 days a week in the office; up to 2 days a week remote

  
  

  Salary Range: $95,000-$110,000 annually

  FLSA Status: exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation

  Job Type: full time
  
  

  WHERE YOU WILL WORK

  
  The Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel is seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced attorney committed to working with the Governor to further a Colorado for All. We provide legal advice and analysis to the Governor, the Governor’s Office, and his cabinet in areas of legal complexity and importance. The attorneys in the office play key roles in legislative bill review and engagement, policy research and development, drafting of executive orders, judicial appointments at all levels of Colorado courts, granting of clemency, media responses, and designing and implementing strategic policies and goals. Further, we represent the Governor in discussions with stakeholders and elected officials, advocate for the Governor’s agenda and policy objectives, and work with the Office of the Attorney General to manage litigation involving the state, the Governor, and agencies.

  WHAT YOU WILL DO

  
  

  The Deputy Legal Counsel will become part of our seven-member team of five attorneys, a paralegal, and an executive assistant that work together to support the Governor. You will have the opportunity to advise the Governor, the Governor’s Office, and agencies on legal and policy challenges facing the administration, develop creative solutions to complex problems, and work in a fast-paced environment committed to making a positive impact in our state. On any given day, your work could touch criminal law, health care, education, the economy, energy, natural resources, ethics, and other topics. Each of the four Deputy Legal Counsels has a portfolio of agencies and legal subject matter, but the entire team works collaboratively to address and resolve legal issues. You will use your research and analysis skills to evaluate complex laws, case law, and legal principles to provide actionable advice - sometimes within hours. You will use written and oral communication to convey legal opinions and options, engage with stakeholders, and represent the Governor. If you are ready to be bold, consistent, and joyful in service to Coloradans, we welcome your application.

  
  
  

  WHEN YOU WILL START

  
  

  October 1, 2023.

  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  
  

  To be considered for this position, applicants must:

  • Be admitted to the Colorado Bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar; and

  • Be in good standing with the respective state bar at the time of application.

  Further, we are seeking candidates who have many of the following skills and experience:

  • Experience advising organizational leaders, and demonstrated ability to advise on complex matters

  • Commitment to public service and Colorado

  • Excellent research, writing and interpersonal skills, and ability to be both consultative and persuasive

  • Curiosity to learn new areas of the law, and experience in critical and creative thinking

  • A strong work ethic, ability to manage several diverse projects simultaneously, and comfortable with successfully completing projects on short timelines

  • Experience working in government or politics

  • Strong people skills, including experience working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities and ensuring a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion

  TO APPLY:

  A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.

  The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental and vision plan coverage - including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)*

  • Health Savings Account (with state contribution) when electing HDHP medical coverage*

  • Wellness programs - participation can reduce employee premiums*

  • Short-term and optional long-term disability coverage*

  • Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

  • 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave

  • Retirement benefits** - including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans - https://www.copera.org/

  • Hybrid work arrangements

  • Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Discount Program

  • Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global (contact CSU Global for latest offerings).

  • Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling, professional coaching, employee mediation, 24/7 crisis support

  • Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees

  • Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility

  *To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit the state’s benefits portal: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .

  **For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), see COPERA for details: https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates

  Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

  The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado 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 (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

  ADAAA Accommodations

  The Office of the Governor 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 employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, 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 our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.

  Conditions of Employment

  Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.

  
  

  Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and may be required to submit to regular serial testing. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their COVID-19 vaccination status with proof of vaccination. Testing, if required, will take place in-person and will be considered paid work time. Note: Currently, “Fully vaccinated” means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, all as defined by the State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. The definition of “fully vaccinated” may be changed and updated to include additional doses and/or manufacturer types of vaccination.

• About the company

  Colorado is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains.

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