Regional Coordinating Attorneys

About the role

The Regional Coordinating Attorneys support contractor operations, regional engagement, and statewide coordination within assigned regions of Colorado. The positions work closely with regional contractors, courts, stakeholders, and ADC agency leadership to support case assignments, funding approvals, contractor communication, renewal evaluations, court observations, and regional collaboration.

This role also helps strengthen professional connection, mentorship, and problem-solving across judicial districts while supporting ADC’s mission of providing holistic, client-centered representation statewide.

Responsibilities

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

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

A bachelor's degree is required, but not necessary for the position. No specific qualifications beyond those listed under 'Minimum Requirements' are required.

Skills

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a process-oriented approach to administration, documentation, and decision-making.

Benefits

Visit https://coloradoadc.org/home/about-us/join-our-team/ to read the full job description and apply!