Assistant Attorney General – Public Safety Unit

Details

Section:
Civil Litigation and Employment Law
Position Number:
LAA-09863
Salary Range:
$88,197.00 - $136,558.00 Yearly
Apply By:
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11:59 pm
FLSA:
Exempt
Work Unit:
Public Safety
Job Location:
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Release Date:
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Position Type:
Non-Classified

This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D 2025 009.

Applications will be reviewed beginning 9/26/25. This posting will remain open until the position is filled; however, applicants are encouraged to apply early, as interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis.

 

 

 

 

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

 

The Colorado Department of Law is seeking exceptional attorneys to join our Civil Litigation & Employment Section, Public Safety Unit. This is more than just a legal role—it’s an opportunity to serve the people of Colorado, shape the future of public safety, and ensure fairness, accountability, and justice in some of the state’s most important matters.

As an Assistant Attorney General in this unit, you will provide strategic general counsel advice to the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) and its Divisions, represent the state in high-impact litigation, in both civil and criminal matters, and play a key role in responding to challenges that affect every Coloradan—from civil rights litigation to emergency response.

This position is ideal for experienced, passionate attorneys who want to use their skills to make a difference—for public safety, for our communities, and for the rule of law.

 

Diverse Work

Attorneys in the Public Safety Unit handle a wide variety of complex and impactful legal matters, including:

  • Supporting the Divisions of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security & Emergency Management with federal grant reviews and related legal questions
  • Representing and advising state agencies in litigation involving federal grants
  • Appearing in criminal and civil court in response to subpoenas for criminal justice records
  • Providing legal guidance on firearms issues, including waiting periods and background checks
  • Advising on significant constitutional issues, such as Fourth Amendment matters
  • Counseling law enforcement on compliance with Colorado’s Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity Act
  • Offering legal advice on data privacy and immigration issues
  • Representing and advising the Forensic Services Crime Lab
  • Assisting the Division of Fire Prevention and Control with wildfire-related legal issues, suppression licensing, rulemaking, and prevention efforts
  • Supporting criminal justice research and victims’ services initiatives
  • Advising and supporting the Sex Offender Management Board and the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board
  • Providing legal advice on critical and emergent law enforcement and first responder matters

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

In this role, you will:

  • Be a trusted advisor: Provide legal counsel advice on a wide range of issues—from policy and compliance to open records requests, subpoenas and legislative mandates.
  • Litigate: Represent CDPS in state courts, handling cases that include civil rights, subpoenas duces tecum, open records challenges, judicial review, administrative challenges, and criminal and civil matters.
  • Shape policy & law: Interpret new legislation, review rules, policies, and procedures, and advise Boards and Commissions on governance, draft rule memoranda, compliance, and transparency.
  • Serve in times of need: Support state emergency responses and collaboration with federal and local partners on critical disaster funding and public safety measures.
  • Educate & lead: Advise and recommend essential mandatory training courses, develop client-focused sessions on emerging legal issues, and strengthen Colorado’s commitment to open, effective, and ethical governance.

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Assistant Attorney General position in the Civil Litigation and Employment Law Section.

Salary note: The Department of Law uses a wage progression 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). Effective July 1, 2025, the salary range for an AAG I is $88,197-$117,964/annually.

Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney may be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). Effective July 1, 2025, the AAG II salary range is $102,099 – $136,558/annually.

Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.

Why You Should Join

At the Department of Law, you will:

  • Make a tangible impact: Your work will directly influence public safety, civil rights, and the lives of Coloradans across the state.
  • Engage in challenging, meaningful cases: From complex advice matters to real-time emergency support, your practice will never be routine.
  • Grow as a leader: Collaborate with some of Colorado’s most dedicated attorneys while building specialized expertise in high-profile areas of law.
  • Work for justice, not billable hours: Experience the satisfaction of meaningful public service with a healthy work-life balance.
  • Be part of a community: Join a team that values collaboration, professional development, and a shared commitment to justice, equity, and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Who We’re Looking For

We know no candidate checks every box, but we are especially interested in attorneys who bring:

  • At least five years of general counsel and/or civil litigation experience (administrative or regulatory law a plus).
  • Experience litigating in state courts in criminal and/or civil matters with strong familiarity with the Colorado Rules of Evidence and Procedure.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • A solutions-oriented mindset and creative problem-solving ability.
  • Confidence in developing strong client relationships and navigating fast-paced, high-stakes matters.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • A passion for public service and a desire to make Colorado safer, fairer, and stronger.

Applicants must be admitted to the Colorado Bar (or eligible to waive in) and in good standing at the time of application.

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.
  • The Public Safety Unit functions on a hybrid work model. New employees are generally expected to work in-office 2-3 days a week. The unit will typically designate one day per week as an in-office day for the entire team.  Public Safety Unit attorneys are expected to attend in-person meetings with client stakeholders at CDPS’s various locations.
  • 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. 

 

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