Assistant County Attorney I or II Job Boulder Colorado USA,Law/Legal

The Boulder County Attorney’s Office is hiring a half-time 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. Child support duties consist of representing the state in court proceedings 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.

Investigations and Recovery. 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 dependency and neglect(D&A/child protection), mental health, delinquency, adult protection, drug court, appeals, and records management.

We have attorneys in the office who are experienced with child support and benefits law who will be part of the support system for the attorney hired into this position.

SALARY

Hiring Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney I:$47,160-$57,531

Classification Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney I:$47,160 – $67,902

Hiring Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney II:$57,336 - $69,942

Classification Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney II:$57,336-$8,2548

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN AN APPLICANT

We are looking to hire someone who either comes with the following attributes or who would like to be trained to develop these attributes:

Desire to practice in a courtroom environment
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

Preferred experience (not required, but a plus – we will train!)

Experience with child support law
Experience with benefits or other similar administrative law
Experience with litigation or other court proceedings

POSITION DETAILS

This is a half-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 1 day 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).

This position currently requires in-person attendance in the courtroom for a full day on Wednesdays. Additional appearances may be required, and the dates and times may vary or change.

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…