Assistant County Attorney - Transactional and Litigation

Job Description:

Assistant County Attorney - Transactional and Litigation

Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
08/05/25
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:

Jefferson County, located in Golden, Colorado, seeks an experienced attorney to perform a variety of complex transactional and occasional litigation work. The transactional work may include representation of boards and commissions for the County Attorney's Office. The attorney will support a variety of transactional work for various County divisions and elected officials, such as reviewing and drafting contracts. The transactional work may include grants, leases, license agreements, construction contracts, consulting contracts, real estate purchase and sale agreements, deeds, easements, and SaaS agreements. It may also include a variety of substantive areas such as human services, IT, environmental health, land use, human resources, road and bridge, transportation, and other county operations transactional support. Additionally, this attorney may provide zoning enforcement and tax appeal support to the litigation operations team.

The Jefferson County Attorney’s Office consists of just over 40 attorneys and staff members who work collaboratively to provide a full range of legal services to Jefferson County. This position will report to the transactions deputy but will perform both transactional and litigation duties in a technologically advanced, sophisticated, and collegial work environment. The County Attorney’s Office provides flexibility in creating a hybrid work schedule, with both in-office and remote work opportunities that promote 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:

The anticipated hiring range at Staff level is $99,000.00 - $113,000.00 USD Annual

The anticipated hiring range at Associate level is $116,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD Annual

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills, as well as Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and budgetary considerations.

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 position is a blended role and will perform duties for the transactional and litigation teams 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 documents. It will also include representing various boards and commissions and providing general legal advice to County staff and elected officials. The work also includes litigation support, particularly for zoning enforcement matters and tax appeals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD or LLB from an accredited law school
• Three (3) years minimum of transactional or contract work experience
• Licensed to practice law in Colorado and in good standing with the Colorado Supreme Court
• A writing sample is required and must be attached in order to be considered for employment. Appellate writing samples are preferred.

*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Soft Skillset:

• Detail-oriented
• Good organizational and negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and co-workers
• Strong 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 checks.
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
• 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.

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 is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. 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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Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year

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Category:
Legal