Assistant Attorney General- Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate Unit

Details

Section:
Consumer Protection
Position Number:
LAA-09180
Salary Range:
$89,964.00 - $136,558.00 Yearly
Apply By:
Friday, September 18, 2026, 11:59 pm
FLSA:
Exempt
Work Unit:
Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate
Job Location:
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Release Date:
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Position Type:
Non-Classified

Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!

 

The Consumer Protection Section, Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) Unit is seeking an experienced and energic attorney to join a hardworking, collaborative, and creative team dedicated to protecting Colorado consumers in public utility proceedings before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC). This is a great opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about public service and advocating for the public interest, particularly the interests of residential, small business, and agricultural utility customers.  Ideal candidates possess a team-focused enthusiasm for the written and oral litigation process at the administrative law level who are willing to learn the unique nuances of PUC specific litigation while working alongside their new Unit colleagues on innovative energy law issues concerning the deployment of renewable energy resources in Colorado to replace the use of fossil fuel generation facilities.  The position offers meaningful and challenging work on complex legal and regulatory issues involving utility rates, energy policy, affordability and reliability, environmental justice, climate change, and Colorado’s energy transition and decarbonization goals. If you are interested in using your legal and advocacy skills to make a meaningful impact for Colorado consumers, we invite you to apply!

Application will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Interested parties are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) Unit, you will represent the public interest and advocate for the interests of residential, small commercial, and agricultural utility consumers in electric, natural gas and telecommunications matters before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC). You will work closely with attorneys and a multidisciplinary team of rate and financial analysts, economists, engineers, and other subject matter experts to develop and advocate for consumer positions in complex utility proceedings.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Public Utility Litigation and Regulatory Advocacy

  • Represent the UCA in contested proceedings and other matters before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission involving electric and natural gas utilities.
  • Independently manage assigned matters through all phases of administrative litigation, including developing case strategy, identifying legal and factual issues, evaluating utility filings, and determining appropriate legal and procedural actions.
  • Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, written discovery requests and responses, and other legal filings.
  • Prepare and present written pre-filed direct, answer, and cross-answer testimony in coordination with UCA experts and other members of the multidisciplinary case team.
  • Prepare witnesses for hearing and conduct direct examination and cross-examination before the PUC.
  • Participate in settlement negotiations, evaluate proposed settlement terms, and advise the client regarding legal risks, litigation strategy, and potential outcomes.
  • Prepare post-hearing briefs and other filings and address procedural and substantive matters arising after hearings.
  • Represent the UCA, as assigned, in appeals or other judicial proceedings involving decisions of the PUC.

Legal Analysis and Client Counseling

  • Provide legal advice and counsel to the UCA regarding public utility regulation, administrative law, statutory requirements, PUC rules and proceedings, and other legal matters affecting utility consumers.
  • Analyze complex legal, regulatory, economic, and policy issues involving utility rates, affordability, reliability, utility investments, and other matters affecting electric and natural gas consumers.
  • Conduct legal research and interpret statutes, regulations, PUC decisions, court decisions, and other legal authorities to develop and support the UCA’s positions.
  • Advise the UCA on legal and regulatory strategies while considering its statutory responsibility to represent the public interest and the interests of residential, small commercial, and agricultural consumers, including consideration of Colorado’s decarbonization goals, environmental justice, and workforce transitions.
  • Identify legal risks, emerging regulatory issues, and potential impacts of utility proposals on consumers and advise the client regarding appropriate courses of action.

Rulemaking, Legislative, and Policy Matters

  • Represent the UCA in PUC rulemaking proceedings and advocate for rules and regulatory policies that advance the interests of utility consumers and the public interest.
  • Analyze proposed and existing PUC rules and draft proposed rules, amendments, comments, and other rulemaking submissions.
  • Review and analyze pending legislation affecting public utilities, utility regulation, and consumers and advise the UCA regarding potential legal, regulatory, and consumer impacts.
  • Monitor developments in utility law, administrative law, energy policy, and related regulatory matters to identify emerging issues affecting the UCA and Colorado utility consumers.

Collaboration and Consumer Outreach

  • Work collaboratively with UCA rate and financial analysts, economists, engineers, consultants, and other subject matter experts to evaluate utility proposals, develop evidentiary records, and formulate legal and regulatory positions.
  • Translate complex legal, technical, financial, and regulatory information into clear and persuasive written and oral advocacy.
  • Coordinate with UCA leadership and other stakeholders regarding proceedings and issues affecting utility consumers.
  • Assist with outreach and educational efforts regarding the role of the UCA and issues affecting residential, small commercial, and agricultural utility consumers.
  • Perform other legal duties and special projects consistent with the responsibilities of the UCA Unit and the Consumer Protection Section.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple attorney positions within the Consumer Protection section at the Department of Law.

Salary note: The Department of Law uses an attorney compensation model. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Attorneys with less than 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General I (AAG I). The salary range for an AAG I is $89,964-$119,047/annually.

Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney may be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). The salary range for an AAG II is $102,099 – $136,468/annually.

Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Qualified 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. 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.

The ideal candidates will have some, or all, of the following skills and attributes:

  • Litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, motions and legal briefs, written discovery requests and responses; and conducting cross examination and redirect examination of lay and/or expert witnesses
  • Experience conducting hearings before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission or utility commissions in other jurisdictions
  • Eagerness and enthusiasm for the work and for working together as a team
  • Outstanding communication and effective negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of public utility regulation by the PUC and of the role of the UCA
  • Knowledge of the state’s decarbonization goals
  • Undergraduate degrees relating to business, public policy, economics, financial analysis, environmental issues, renewable energy, and/or electric, gas and telecommunications utility engineering
THIS POSITION REQUIRES AT LEAST ONE WRITING SAMPLE. PLEASE REVIEW THE “HOW TO APPLY” SECTION OF THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.

Please view the full job announcement on the Government Jobs Website for more information, including information about compensation and benefits, and to apply online.