Fresh Listing

Posted: January 9, 2026 (6 days ago)

Added to FreshGovJobs: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

Posted recently. We are still expanding our coverage, so we added it a bit late. Still worth applying!

Assistant Regulation Counsel – Trial Division

State of Colorado

Department of Regulatory Agencies

Fresh

Location

Salary

$106,308 - $128,526

per year

Type

Closes

February 3, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves investigating complaints against lawyers and judges in Colorado, representing the state in legal proceedings related to attorney discipline and ethics, and educating the public on legal ethics.

It suits experienced lawyers who enjoy litigation and have a strong sense of ethics to handle cases that protect the public from misconduct.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented attorneys with trial experience who want to contribute to maintaining high standards in the legal profession.

Key Requirements

  • Law degree and admission to or eligibility for admission to the Colorado Bar
  • Five years of actual experience practicing law
  • Three years of actual litigation experience, including lead or second-chair roles in trials or contested hearings
  • Experience with depositions, motions practice, pretrial hearings, and settlement negotiations
  • Familiarity with Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to legal practice
  • Strong understanding of law office management issues
  • Familiarity with Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure

Full Job Description

Requirements

Investigate complaints alleging unethical conduct filed against Colorado attorneys and Colorado Magistrates and represent the People of the State of Colorado in formal attorney discipline proceedings, disability proceedings, reinstatement and readmission proceedings, immediate suspension proceedings, contempt proceedings, and appellate proceedings. Investigate Client Protection Fund claims and report investigative findings to the Board of Trustees of the Colorado Attorneys’ Fund for Client Protection. Represent the People of the State of Colorado in unauthorized practice of law investigations and proceedings. Represent the Colorado State Board of Law Examiners in contested applications for the Colorado Bar. Develop and present educational programs for lawyers and the public regarding the office and the ethical issues that confront lawyers and judges.

Qualifications

Law degree and admission to or eligibility for admission to the practice of law in Colorado.

Five years of actual experience practicing law, and three years of actual litigation experience, including participation as lead counsel or “second-chair” in trials or contested hearings and, e.g., participation in depositions, motions practice, pretrial hearings, and settlement negotiations.

A familiarity with the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct and the application of the Rules to everyday practice of law issues, including a strong understanding of law office management issues.

A familiarity with the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

Additional Information

OARC is committed to creating an inclusive work environment in which diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability and age is valued.

View full job description here:

https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/aboutus/employment/assistant-regulation-counsel-trial-division/

Primary Physical Work Address:

1300 Broadway, Suite 500

Denver, CO 80203

How to Apply:

Send letter of intent, resume, references and writing sample to The Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, Attn: Office Manager, 1300 Broadway, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80203.

Application materials may also be emailed to Kevin Hanks, Office Manager at k.hanks@csc.state.co.us to be received by Monday, February 2, 2026.

Finalists will be invited to an interview and asked to complete a short, written exercise intended to assess analytical and writing skills.

Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes

Browse Similar Jobs

Posted on NEOGOV: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-colorado-5194225