SALARY
$3,392.19 - $5,790.62 Biweekly | $88,197.00 - $150,556.00 Annually
LOCATION - Denver, CO
JOB NUMBER - LAA-09606-8/2025
DEPARTMENT - Department of Law
DIVISION - Natural Resources & Environment
FLSA - Determined by Position
PRIMARY PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS
1300 Broadway, Denver CO 80203, with hybrid work arrangements available
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Water Resources Unit and the Water Conservation Unit are seeking a talented and enthusiastic attorney with experience in water law to join our Units. This position offers an exciting opportunity to serve as a lead litigator and mentor, focusing on representation of the state agency in charge of administration of water rights in Colorado and the state agency with the exclusive authority to appropriate and acquire instream flow water rights for the preservation of the natural environment.
Applicants must:
- Be admitted to the Colorado bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Applicants eligible to waive into the bar must be eligible to Practice Pending Admission.
For this position, we are most interested in candidates with strong experience in civil litigation, including trial experience and experience with Colorado water law, the State Administrative Procedures Act, rulemakings, negotiating settlements, and transactional work. Please highlight and detail your trial, motions, and discovery experience in your cover letter. We are also seeking candidates who have:
- A genuine enthusiasm for water law
- Experience with water court practice and negotiation of water court decrees
- Experience with reviewing water rights engineering and water rights accounting
- Excellent writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities
- Ability to handle a heavy caseload and a fast-paced litigation environment
- Ability to be a self-starter who is capable of and enjoys working independently and as a team member
- Desire and ability to be responsive and timely in all communications to clients and colleagues
- Confidence to work well with technically and legally sophisticated clients
- Eagerness to be resourceful and to take initiative to learn complex subject matter
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and integrity
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture of integrity and accountability within the office
- Maturity and judgment when dealing with high-level stakeholders, including knowing when to consult teammates and supervisors
- A demonstrated commitment to public service, ethics and professional responsibility
For the Senior Assistant Attorney General position, we are seeking applicants who have the above qualifications, plus:- A minimum of 10 years as a subject matter expertise in water law
- At least five years of experience in water court litigation practice in Colorado Water Courts as lead counsel
- Significant experience with water court practice and negotiation of complex water court decrees in Water Division 1
- Experience drafting substantive Rule 56 motions in Colorado water court proceedings
- Trial or hearing experience as lead counsel
- Experience providing counsel to a client related to the management, accounting, and planning for raw water resources
- Experience mentoring others or successfully leading teams in a legal setting
- In-depth knowledge of legal ethics rules, regulations, and best practices
A Senior Assistant Attorney General is expected to handle a full water court and administrative caseload and to lead enforcement actions while serving as general counsel to the clients and as a resource and a mentor to more junior attorneys in the Units, including providing guidance on work product, client trainings, and public presentations.
The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging, interesting, and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Conditions of Employment:- Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
- This position offers flexible work arrangements.
- 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.
Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions about your application email Mercedes Chansisourath.
TO APPLY
Please submit an online application for this position.
Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Apply Now : Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado.
Closing Date : 9/16/2025
