Regional Coordinating Attorney*Hybrd.

About the role

The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel (ADC) is seeking multiple Regional Coordinating Attorneys to support contractor operations, regional engagement, and statewide coordination across Colorado. ADC is currently hiring coordinators for regions across Colorado outside of the Denver metro area, with positions focused in rural, mountain, and western slope judicial districts.

Responsibilities

• Support attorney contractor operations, regional engagement, and statewide coordination within an assigned region of Colorado.
• Work closely with attorney contractors, courts, stakeholders, interdisciplinary defense professionals, program leaders, and ADC agency leadership to support case assignments, funding approvals, contractor communication, renewal evaluations, court observations, and regional collaboration.
• Help strengthen professional connection, mentorship, communication, and problem-solving across judicial districts while promoting client-centered, interdisciplinary team-based representation and supporting ADC's mission statewide.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and licensed to practice law in the United States for at least five years prior to hire and be in good standing.
• Must be admitted to the Colorado State Bar within one year of hire, if not already admitted.
• Experience defending indigent individuals charged in the criminal and/or youth legal systems in trial, appellate and/or postconviction matters.
• Experience working collaboratively with attorneys, courts, and interdisciplinary professionals.
• Demonstrated commitment to client-centered representation, holistic defense principles, and interdisciplinary criminal defense practice.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a process-oriented approach to administration, documentation, and decision-making.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications, substitutions, conditions of employment, and appeal rights are outlined in the minimum qualifications section of the job description.

Skills

Not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work schedule
• RTD pass
• Cell phone stipend
• Gym membership

Pay

Not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Not specified in the job posting.

Location Requirement

Regional Coordinating Attorneys are expected to reside in, or relocate to, their assigned region of Colorado to support local and regional relationship-building, engagement, and stakeholder communication. ADC is currently seeking to place Regional Coordinating Attorneys in rural, mountain, and western slope Colorado communities. ADC is not currently seeking placements in Denver metro and Front Range judicial districts, including Judicial Districts 1, 2, 17, 18, 20, and 23.

Supplemental Information

The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, social class, national origin, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or political affiliation. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and an environment of representation diversity, and encourage individuals of many identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply.

How to Apply

To view the full job description please visit; https://coloradoadc.org/home/about-us/join-our-team/. Complete the online application at the link below by 11:59 PM, July 20, 2026. As part of the online application, please provide the following documents: Resume – Required Cover letter – Required Answer application questions – Required Please add noreply@fs2.formsite.com as a safe sender. Once you submit your application, you will receive an automatic email from Formsite. If you cannot find this email, please look in your spam/junk folder. https://fs2.formsite.com/OADC/g0kb2uz92w/index