Deputy Legal Counsel Jobs

• Be in good standing with the respective state bar at the time of application.
• Be admitted to the Colorado Bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar; and

• Experience working in government or politics
• Experience advising organizational leaders, and demonstrated ability to advise on complex matters
• 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
• Commitment to public service and Colorado
• A strong work ethic, ability to manage several diverse projects simultaneously, and comfortable with successfully completing projects on short timelines
• 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:

• Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling, professional coaching, employee mediation, 24/7 crisis support
• Retirement benefits** - including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans - https://www.copera.org/
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
• Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance*
• Health Savings Account (with state contribution) when electing HDHP medical coverage*
• Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global (contact CSU Global for latest offerings).
• Wellness programs - participation can reduce employee premiums*
• Short-term and optional long-term disability coverage*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Medical, dental and vision plan coverage - including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)*
• Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Discount Program
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

• 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 [email protected].

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.