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Job Description
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Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
05/15/25
Division:
County Attorney Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
Jefferson County, seated in Golden, Colorado, seeks an experienced attorney to perform a variety of complex transactional work, including representation of boards and commissions for the County Attorney's Office. The attorney will support a variety of County divisions and elected officials. The work will include reviewing and drafting contracts and may include grants, leases, license agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, deeds, easements, and S aa S agreements . It may also include a variety of substantive areas such as human services, IT, environmental health, land use, human resources , and other county operations transactional support. This position includes representation of boards and commissions and providing general legal advice.
The Jefferson County Attorney’s Office consists of approximately 40 attorneys and staff members who work collaboratively to provide a full range of legal services to Jefferson County. This position will work on the transactional team in a technologically advanced, sophisticated, and collegial work environment, with County clients and agencies, elected officials and the public. The County Attorney’s Office provides flexibility in creating a work schedule that promotes a work-life balance.
Depending on qualifications, this position may be hired as an Assistant County Attorney at the Staff or Associate level. The Staff position is an entry-level attorney position. The Associate position will typically assist other attorneys in making decisions regarding their workflow, and interactions at the Associate level are typically concerned with providing communications at levels of organizational operations and may utilize activities such as evaluating customer satisfaction, developing cooperative associations, and allocating resources to improve work operations, work quality, overall achievement of organizational goals and objectives, and customer satisfaction.
SCHEDULE:
This position has the potential to operate on a four-day, 40-hour work week (Monday-Thursday) or a standard work week (Monday-Friday.) This position also offers the opportunity for remote work on some days of the week.
COMPENSATION:
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.
The ant icipated hiring range at Staff level is $98,000 - $11 0 ,000 USD Annually
The anticipated hiring range at Associate level $11 4 ,000, - $12 4 ,000 USD Annually
Actual salary will depend on experience and equivalency under the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
BENEFITS:
Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more . For more information, click Here for our Total Rewards summary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:- The attorney will be o n the Operations - Transactional team in the County Attorney’s Office.
- The work involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of contracts , grants licenses, intergovernmental agreements, leases, and other related d o cuments. It will also include representing various boards and commissions and providing general legal advice to County staff and elected officials.
- The attorney will also meet with County clients and the public, represent elected officials, and review or draft legislation, ordinances and policies.
- The list of clients represented by the attorney may be revised based on the attorney’s previous government experience, but the work will remain focused on transactional work and general counsel advice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: JD or LLB from an accredited law school
Experience: Three (3) years minimum of transactional or contract work experience
License/Certifications: Licensed to practice law in Colorado and in good standing with the Colorado Supreme
Court
*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities :
Industry-specific T ransactional Knowledge:- Public Health -Environmental
- Human Service s Grants
- IT T ransactional E xperience
- Human Resources
- Real E state and /o r L and U se
- Prior experience working in local/county government and representing public boards and commissions .
Soft Skillset:- D etail-oriented
- G ood organizational and negotiation skills
- A bility to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability t o establi s h and mai ntain good working relationships with clients and co-workers
- S trong analytical and problem-solving skills
Additional Job Information:- Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
- Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and reference check s.
- In any materials you submit , you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
- All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
APPLICATION:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately . All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities
A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. A writing sample is required . Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .
For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs
Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us
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Work Experience: Minimum one year
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Category:
Legal - The attorney will be o n the Operations - Transactional team in the County Attorney’s Office.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Jefferson County Government
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