Assistant County Attorney I,II, or III
Salary: $94,320.00 - $182,076.00 annually. Location: Boulder, CO. Full-time, hybrid position with flexible work arrangements (up to three days remote per week).
About the role
The Boulder County Attorney’s Office is hiring two attorneys. The attorneys will be classified depending on experience as an Assistant County Attorney I, II, or III. The duties assigned to these positions are interchangeable based on the experience and preferences of the selected candidates and the needs of the office.
We anticipate the legal practice areas for the positions will be as follows:
- Position 1: Clerk and Recorder/Elections; Office of Financial Management advice on local government fiscal laws; Department of Housing advice relating to housing stabilization programs and resident service programs, including complex contracts and partnerships; Department of Human Services operations advice relating to state and federal frameworks and complex contracts and partnerships.
- Position 2: Boulder County Housing Authority operations—including landlord/tenant law; property tax assessment, including hearings before the State Board of Assessment Appeals; building and land use zoning code enforcement; Colorado Open Records Act (CORA).
The duties of the positions may change over time to reflect the needs of the office and the interests of the attorney hired. The County Attorney’s Office provides experienced attorneys for onboarding and ongoing support.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who either comes with the following attributes or is eager to develop them:
- Drive to learn how to practice law in unfamiliar areas
- Ability to develop strong client relationships
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
- Dedication to public service
- Strong research, writing, organizational, presentation, case management, and analytical skills
- Commitment to an organization that prioritizes racial equity and inclusion
Preferred experience
The following experience is not required but is a plus (training will be provided):
- Land use law or code enforcement
- Property tax assessment law, including appeal hearings
- Housing or landlord/tenant law
- Administrative law hearings and appeals
- Advising local governments or departments on complex legal issues (e.g., statutory authority, finance and budget, state regulations, open records, risk analysis)
- Affordable housing development or operations
- Human services (e.g., dependency and neglect, child support, mental health, adult protection)
Schedule
Full-time, benefited position. Work schedule is Monday - Friday, with hours generally between 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. In-court presence and in-person meetings at various Boulder County locations are required as needed. Hybrid work arrangement allows up to three days remote per week, as work duties permit.
Pay
Hiring and classification salary ranges:
- Assistant County Attorney I: $94,320 – $115,062 (hiring), $94,320 – $135,804 (classification)
- Assistant County Attorney II: $114,672 – $139,884 (hiring), $114,672 – $165,096 (classification)
- Assistant County Attorney III: $126,372 – $154,224 (hiring), $126,372 – $182,076 (classification)
Benefits
Boulder County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Family-forming benefits (infertility treatment, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursements)
- 12 weeks paid caregiver leave
- Breastfeeding-friendly work environment and infants-at-work policy
- Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount programs (childcare, event tickets, travel, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PERA 401k and Social Security retirement plans
- Additional life, disability, critical illness, and accidental insurance
- County-paid tuition assistance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Free EcoPass for public transportation
- Hospital indemnity and ID theft protection
- Pet insurance
- 8 hours of paid public service leave
- Generous paid time off, including:
- 80-hour vacation bank at hire, accruing 8 hours/month for the first year and 12 hours/month thereafter
- 8 hours of medical leave per month
- Paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People's Day, General Election Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve)
Requirements
- JD degree and a license to practice law in Colorado (or eligibility to be licensed by October 19, 2026).
- Assistant County Attorney I: JD and Colorado law license.
- Assistant County Attorney II: Minimum of two years of experience as a practicing attorney (in addition to Assistant County Attorney I requirements).
- Assistant County Attorney III: Minimum of five years of experience as a practicing attorney (prior law clerk experience or additional related education may count toward this requirement).
- Residency in the state of Colorado required by the first day of work.
Why work with us?
Attorneys in the County Attorney’s Office work on complex and often cutting-edge legal issues for a progressive local government. We prioritize professional growth, work-life balance, and a respectful, collaborative work environment. Employees build relationships with clients across County departments and offices while contributing to an inclusive, anti-racist, and multicultural organization.