- Salary
- $94k – $182k/yr
- Location
- Boulder, CO, CO, US
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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The Boulder County Attorney’s Office is hiring two attorneys. The attorneys will be classified depending on experience as an Assistant County Attorney I,II, or III. The duties assigned to these positions are interchangeable depending on the experience and preferences of the selected candidates and needs of the office. We anticipate that the legal practice areas of the positions will be as follows:
Position 1:
- Clerk and Recorder/Elections
- Office of Financial Management advice on local government fiscal laws
- Department of Housing advice relating to housing stabilization programs and resident service programs, including complex contracts and partnerships
- Department of Human Services operations advice relating to state and federal frameworks and complex contracts and partnerships
Position 2:
- Boulder County Housing Authority operations—including landlord/tenant law
- Property tax assessment, including hearings before the State Board of Assessment Appeals
- Building and land use zoning code enforcement
- Colorado Open Records Act (CORA)
The duties of the positions may change over time to reflect the needs of the office as a whole and the interests of the attorney hired.
The County Attorney’s Office has experienced attorneys who will be part of the onboarding and ongoing support system for the attorney hired into these positions.
SALARY
Hiring Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney I: $94,320 -- $115,062
Classification Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney I: $94,320 -- $135,804
Hiring Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney II: $114,672 -- $139,884
Classification Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney II: $114,672 -- $165,096
Hiring Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney III: $126,372 -- $154,224
Classification Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney III: $126,372 -- $182,076
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN AN APPLICANT
We are looking to hire someone who either comes with the following attributes or who would like to be trained to develop these attributes:
- The drive to learn how to practice law in areas they may not have worked
- The ability to develop strong client relationships
- The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
- Dedication to public service
- Strong research, writing, organizational, presentation, case management, and analytical skills
- The ability to contribute to an organization that prioritizes racial equity and inclusion in all components of its work
Preferred experience (not required, but a plus – we will train!)
- Experience with land use law or code enforcement
- Experience with property tax assessment law, including appeal hearings
- Experience with housing or landlord/tenant law
- Experience with administrative law hearings and appeals
- Experience with advising local governments or local government departments on a variety of complex legal issues, including statutory authority, finance and budget, state regulations, open records, and risk analysis
- Experience with affordable housing development or operations
- Experience in human services, such as dependency and neglect, child support, mental health, or adult protection
POSITION DETAILS
Both positions are full-time and benefited positions. The work schedule is Monday - Friday and work hours are determined by need but generally fall between 7:30am - 5:30pm. The office location is in the Historic Courthouse on the Pearl Street Mall, 1325 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302. These positions are hybrid positions with the option of working from home up to three days per week, as work duties allow. Both positions require in-court presence at hearings and at trial and attending in-person meetings and hearings at other Boulder County locations as necessary. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is exempt (not eligible for overtime).
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Boulder County offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family-friendly benefits such as paid caregiver leave and an infants-in the-workplace policy, contributions to Colorado PERA, wellness programs, paid vacation and holidays, paid medical leave, an RTD
EcoPass, and more.
WHY WORK WITH US?
Attorneys in the County Attorney’s Office work on complicated and often cutting-edge legal issues for a progressive local government. We prioritize professional growth, work-life balance, and a respectful atmosphere in which to practice law. Our employees operate in a highly collaborative work environment, sharing their experiences and perspectives with others in their office and build relationships with clients in County departments and offices. Boulder County is a fully inclusive, anti-racist, and multicultural organization aspiring to overcome all forms of social oppression. We encourage anyone who has the skills and the drive necessary to succeed in this role to apply for the position. We value applicants who bring with them diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
An Assistant County Attorney I position requires a JD degree and a license to practice law in Colorado.
In addition to the requirements of an Assistant County Attorney I, the Assistant County Attorney II position requires a minimum of two years of experience as a practicing attorney. The Assistant County Attorney III position requires a minimum of five years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Prior law clerk experience or additional related education may count toward minimum experience requirements.
COVER LETTER AND RESUME
Applicants are not required to attach a cover letter for this position, but we encourage you to submit a cover letter that is your own writing (not AI-generated) because we find them very useful for understanding why applicants are interested in this kind of legal work and why they are interested in working for Boulder County.
