Assistant County Attorney I or II
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, 80301, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Civil Law, Lawyer
The Boulder County Attorney’s Office is hiring an Assistant County Attorney I or II
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The Assistant County Attorney will primarily work in the following legal practice areas:
. Child support duties consist of representing the state in proceedings in court as child support obligations are established and modified. It includes advising county staff and preparing them for court. This also encompasses enforcing existing orders through contempt actions or other remedies when payments are delinquent, addressing paternity issues and ensuring compliance with state guidelines to support the financial needs of children.
. This role involves representing the county in proceedings related to the recovery of over payment of welfare benefits. Responsibilities may include advising county staff on recovery processes, pursuing administrative or judicial actions to recoup funds, and coordinating with state agencies to ensure compliance with public assistance regulations.
The duties of this position may change over time to reflect the needs of the office as a whole and the interests of the attorney hired. Other duties in the Children and Families Services Division of the office include child support, delinquency, adult protection, drug court, appeals, and records management.
We have many attorneys in the office who are very experienced with child welfare, child support and benefits law who will be part of the support system for the attorney hired into this position.
SalaryHiring Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney II: $114,672–$129,432
Classification Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney II: $114,672–$165,096
Hiring Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney I: $94,320–$108,000
Classification Salary for Assistant County Attorney I: $94,320–$135,804
What we are looking for in an applicant- The drive to learn how to practice law in areas they may not have worked
- The ability to develop strong client relationships
- The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
- Dedication to public service
- Strong research, writing, organizational, presentation, time management, and analytical skills
- The ability to contribute to an organization that prioritizes racial equity and inclusion in all components of its work
- Experience with child welfare law
- Experience with child support law
- Experience with benefits or other similar administrative law
- Experience with litigation or other court proceedings
This is a full-time and benefited position. The work schedule is Monday – Friday and work hours are determined by need but generally fall between 7:30am – 5:30pm. The office location is in the Justice Center, 1777 6th Street, Boulder, CO 80302. This is currently a hybrid position with the option of working from home up to three days per week, as work duties allow.
This position requires attending in-person meetings and hearings at other Boulder County locations as necessary. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is exempt (not eligible for overtime).
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Boulder County offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family-friendly benefits such as paid caregiver leave and an infants-in-the-workplace policy, contributions to Colorado PERA, wellness programs, paid vacation and holidays, paid medical leave, an RTD Eco Pass, and more.
Why work with us?Attorneys in the County Attorney’s Office work on complicated and often cutting-edge legal issues for a progressive local government. We prioritize professional…
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