Senior Assistant Legal Counsel - Six Month Term Limited

Job Code: JD06610

Location: Denver / Denver County

Department: Office of the State Court Administrator

Posted: 09-Jul-2026

Closes: 07-Aug-2026

Position Number: XXXX

FTE Level: 1.0

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POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R11124

Full Time Salary Range: $100,779.84 - $146,130.84

FLSA Status: Exempt

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Summary of Job Classification

Represents the Colorado Judicial Department on various legal matters.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This is a term‑limited position within the Colorado Judicial Department. The position is created to support specific operational needs and project‑based work and is expected to last approximately six months, though the actual end date may vary depending on business needs and available funding.

• This position is not eligible for benefits*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

• Serves as in-house legal counsel for judges, court executives, chief probation officers and/or other Judicial Department personnel.
• Provides technical legal advice to managers, supervisors and other Judicial Department personnel in order to avoid or minimize legal liability for the Colorado Judicial Department.
• Conducts complex legal research; analyzes and interprets laws, rules, court rulings and regulations for clients.
• Drafts and prepares specialized and complex memoranda and legal briefs or contracts. Must have an ability to work in varied areas of legal practice including civil, criminal, human resources and contract law.
• Advises clients on legal aspects of administrative and operational issues.
• May develop and/or update materials and provide training on legal issues for Judicial Department personnel.
• May represent the Financial Services Division on internal committees or as a participant in office wok groups.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Supervisor Responsibilities: No formal supervisory responsibility. Responsibility for one's own work product and may provide guidance, assistance or mentorship to less knowledgeable or experienced co-workers, volunteers, interns or externs. This may include scheduling of work, instructing in work methods and reviewing work product.

Human Collaboration

This class performs technical legal work in order to avoid or minimize legal liability for the Colorado Judicial Department. This class is distinguished from other classifications on the basis of providing complex and highly specialized legal work for all Judicial Department personnel. This position receives supervision from the Legal Contracts Manager.

Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions

Employees normally perform assignments within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. End results determine the effectiveness of job performance.

Knowledge & Skills

Work requires advanced skills and advanced and extensive knowledge of work. Incumbent can handle complex tasks and translate complex nuances related to aspects of the job. Recognized by others within organization for technical depth of knowledge.

Fiscal Responsibility

Position has no fiscal responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Equivalency

Graduation from an accredited law school.

Work Related Experience

At least (5) years of work-related experience practicing in the field of law.

Licenses and Certifications

Certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Colorado.

Active license to practice law.

Physical Effort Requirements

Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Work Environment/Locations

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations; may handle emergency or crisis situations; is subject to many interruptions; may handle multiple calls and inquiries and may occasionally handle absentee replacement on short notice. Office or similar indoor environment.

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate.