CAREER CENTER - LEGAL JOBS 

Welcome to the CWBA Career Center. As a service to our members, the CWBA posts judicial vacancies and nominating commission opportunities, as well as law-related employment and volunteer opportunities.

To request to have an opportunity posted on our website at no charge, please send the pertinent information including application deadline, online links, and salary and benefits information to the CWBA at execdir@cwba.org.

Requirement to include salary range and benefits overview information in all job postings:

The CWBA has created a guide to help educate employers about their obligations related to the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act which became effective January 1, 2021. This new law will provide an unprecedented opportunity to close the gender pay gap and build a more equitable economy in Colorado. We are sharing this guide with anyone who posts or requests us to post jobs on the listserv and/or our website. You may download a copy here. You may also download the info sheet from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment here. CWBA Member Ellen Giarratana also wrote an excellent post on our blog, “The 1891,” called “Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act – Explained.”

Postings are published for 30 days or until closing date.  (No professional recruiting firms, please.) 

JUDICIAL OPENINGS AND NOMINATIONS

"Storm The Bench!"  The CWBA and Colorado's other diversity bar associations encourage members to seek appointment for upcoming judicial vacancies.  When a vacancy is announced by the Judicial Branch, information about the vacancy is posted here and publicized to members.

Information on Colorado's Merit Selection System, specific commission rosters and rules, and judicial vacancies may be found on the nominating commission portion of the Colorado Judicial Branch website. (Visit this site to download the nominating commission application in editable PDF format.)  

You'll also find Colorado Judicial Openings on the Colorado Judicial Branch website.

BOARDS & COMMISSIONS OPENINGS

The Governor’s Office of Boards & Commissions - Seeking Applicants

The Governor’s Office of Boards & Commissions is continually seeking applicants for a wide range of state boards and commissions. The Boards and Commissions book, listing all boards/commissions and expiration terms, may be downloaded from their website.   Click here for the application, or contact the Governor's Office of Boards & Commissions at (303) 866-5232 for more information.   

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS

State of Colorado Judicial Department Request for Proposals for Independent Investigation Services: RFP Closing Date - May 21, 2021

On April 21, 2021, the State of Colorado Judicial Department issued its much-anticipated Request for Proposals (RFP) for independent investigation services, in the wake of news reports concerning alleged sexual harassment and sex discrimination within the Department. The RFP identifies two investigations: (1) Work Environment Investigation; and (2) Contract Investigation.

The RFP is posted on the State’s procurement website: Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System. The CWBA encourages its members who meet the RFP's criteria to respond to and bid for the RFP. To view or respond to the solicitation you must be registered with the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System. There is no cost for a vendor to register or perform any of the tasks listed above. However, you may choose to receive additional services from the system at your discretion.

If you have questions about registering or the system, you may contact Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing (BidNet) at 800-835-4603.

At this time, the solicitation is scheduled to close at 3 pm on Friday, May 21, 2021. Please submit any questions you have about this RFP via email only by 4 pm on Monday, May 3rd, 2021. Questions left by voicemail will not be accepted.

Timeline:

• Questions Due Date: May 3, 2021, at 4 p.m. MDT
• Bid Intent Deadline: May 12, 2021, at 5 p.m. MDT
• Closing Date: May 21, 2021, at 3 p.m. MDT
  
  

JOB OPENINGS

The Office of the Attorney General/Colorado Department of Law

The Office of the Attorney General/Colorado Department of Law is the largest law firm in the State and as such frequently has job opportunities. The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is committed to serving as the “People’s Lawyer.” The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official.  Its purpose is:

“Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all.”

Its core values drive our actions and demonstrate that they are:

Principled – maintain highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, careful evaluation of facts

Public Servants – ensure our work is not about us, it’s about the people of Colorado

Innovative – identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, always look to improve

Better Together – support each other, partner with others

The Attorney General has primary authority for enforcement of consumer protection and antitrust laws, prosecution of criminal appeals and some complex white-collar crimes, the Statewide Grand Jury, training and certification of peace officers, and most natural resource and environmental matters. The Attorney General serves as counsel to all state officials, departments, boards and commissions. Visit the website to learn more. 

In addition to the challenging and impactful work being done at the Office of the Attorney General, there are many other benefits to joining the team:

• Medical and dental health plan
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave earned each month
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Free access to an on-site fitness center
• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 401K and 457 plans
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State personnel system
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program

Click here to learn more about the benefits. 

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer and understands that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public.  We encourage candidates with diverse qualities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

Employment opportunities may be found on their website, and you'll find specifics about any current openings posted below in our listings. 

Colorado Department of Law - Two Positions  (posted 5/12/2021)

Assistant Attorney General – Marijuana, Liquor & Bankruptcy Unit – Revenue & Utilities section

The attorney will provide general counsel to the Marijuana and Liquor Enforcement Divisions regarding rulemaking, legislative review, responses to position statements, open records laws, and other aspects of the client agencies’ functions and responsibilities. The attorney will also handle administrative cases from inception through administrative hearing and, where applicable, judicial review. These cases range in complexity from relatively simple to quite complex. For example, the Divisions may seek enforcement action based on underage sales of marijuana or liquor, substantial security and public health violations, or sophisticated corporate and financial schemes intended to allow unauthorized entities and individuals to control licensed businesses. The attorney may also represent the clients in state and federal courts. While at least 3 years of experience is preferred, we welcome applications from more junior-level candidates and from candidates whose diverse experiences and background would add value to the department, our unit’s work, and our clients. For those more junior in experience, we are most interested in those who have had rigorous and substantive legal training, including clerkships and fellowships.

Full Job Posting

Deadline: 5/24/21

Salary: $6550-$8200 Monthly

Assistant Attorney General – PUC Litigation Unit – Revenue & Utilities Section

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulates the rates, charges, services, and facilities of public utilities within Colorado. The selected attorney will handle a diverse caseload, typically partnered with one or two other attorneys in the Unit, and occasionally, may handle cases solo. The PUC Litigation Unit’s caseload focuses on litigated matters concerning gas and electric utilities, but attorneys will occasionally work on litigated proceedings concerning telecommunications, railroad, and gas pipeline safety. Attorneys work with Trial Staff (e.g., engineers, accountants, rate analysts, and economists) in all aspects of the PUC’s unique litigation process including, but not limited to: preparing and filing interventions; drafting and propounding discovery requests; working with Trial Staff to produce prefiled testimony; preparing responses to discovery requests; preparing for evidentiary hearings (including witness preparation); cross-examining witnesses; writing post-hearing statements of position; drafting exceptions to decisions; and negotiating settlement agreements. The Unit’s attorneys typically devote 100% of their time to cases before the PUC.

Full job posting

Salary: $6,550.00 - $8,200.00 monthly

Extended Deadline: 5/17/21

Husch Blackwell - Commercial Litigation Associate, Denver  (posted 5/12/2021)

Husch Blackwell, a national law firm, has an immediate opening in its Denver office for a Commercial Litigation Associate with three to five years of experience. The ideal candidate will have experience with all phases of complex commercial litigation, including depositions, discovery, drafting motions and pleadings, communicating with clients, and assisting in trial.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior communications skills and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus. Candidates should have a Colorado bar license or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible.

Pursuant to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the compensation range for this position in Denver is $155,000 to $165,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Associates are eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus. In addition, employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through our online application process at www.huschblackwell.com.

EOE

Davis Graham & Stubbs - Senior Real Estate Attorney  (posted 5/6/2021)

Link to the position

For over a century, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP (DGS) has ranked among the region's most prominent law firms, consistently offering quality legal services to emerging and established businesses of the Rocky Mountain West. While the firm's Denver location and intermediate size allow a close personal relationship with local and regional clients, our technology and broad experience allow us to partner effectively with businesses and their investors throughout the world. DGS serves clients nationally and internationally, with a strong focus on corporate finance and governance, mergers and acquisitions, natural resources, environmental law, real estate, intellectual property, and complex litigation. Our lawyers have experience working with companies in the energy, mining, technology, hospitality, private equity, manufacturing, asset management, and aviation industries.

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP is seeking a highly qualified real estate attorney with at least six years of real estate experience to join our sophisticated and vibrant real estate practice. Candidates should possess a broad range of experience in multiple areas of real estate law, including development, acquisitions, dispositions, commercial leasing, property management issues, entity formation and financing. Experience with multifamily development and/or hospitality related projects and large law firm or real estate boutique firm experience is preferred. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and strong written and oral communication skills. Applicants should be entrepreneurial, team oriented, and highly motivated to help us grow our practice and serve our clients.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and a brief writing sample (5 pages maximum) as one pdf under the resume option.

Salary Range: $195,000 - $205,000

Please click for more information about DGS Benefits.

Davis Graham & Stubbs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employers Council - Employment Law Staff Attorney  (posted 5/6/2021)

Employment Law Staff Attorney | Denver, CO

Description

Employers Council is a Denver-based Employers Association committed to partnering with employers to grow exceptional workplaces. We provide a full array of employment law, organizational management and human resources expertise and services, including virtual and in person employee training. We serve employers from a variety of industries and varying sizes, with support that ranges from the transactional to the transformational.

We are currently seeking an Employment Law Staff Attorney to join our Employment Law Services team. The employment law staff attorney should have a practical, solutions-driven counseling ability with a client-service-oriented approach. This includes the capability of multi-tasking and dealing with ambiguity in the law, process and procedure. In this role you should be able to adequately demonstrate a solid understanding of various substantive areas of employment law including, but not limited to, discrimination and harassment, disability and accommodations, employee policies, and wage and hour matters (e.g., Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA and related state laws).

If you wish to have an impact on assisting in the success of our mission and provide impactful assistance to our member employers, we are looking for you! Click to Apply here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Staff Attorneys advise and counsel employers regarding multiple and complex legal issues, recognizing and addressing potential risks with situations including performance documentation, discipline, termination, layoffs, employment agreements, waiver and release agreements, non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, and similar.
• Manage legal and business priorities and help build consensus among multiple stakeholders (e.g., HR professionals and management teams).
• Advise on EEO/Civil Rights — evaluate and analyze EEO claims and draft position, arbitration and mediation statements.
• Advise on Family and Medical Leave Act — including a basic understanding of interplay between FMLA, disability law and workers compensation obligations.
• Advise Wage and hour law including a working knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act, exemption classifications, and state wage laws.
• Representation at Administrative hearing — represent employers in administrative hearing process including unemployment hearings and wage claims.
• Prepare and deliver live and virtual training to organizations in various practice areas including harassment, equal employment opportunity law, termination, wage and hour, FMLA, disability law, performance documentation, and similar.
• Review employee handbooks, manuals, policies and procedures from a legal perspective
• Advise on OSHA, USERRA, COBRA, HIPAA, drug and alcohol, workers compensation and other employment law practice areas.
• Advise organizations concerning employee relations matters, risk management, policies, procedures and other employment law and HR issues.
• Substantially interact with employers and member companies.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrate independence, competence, and confidence when advising management and business leaders on complex employment law matters.
• Strong legal research capability and a solid understanding of Westlaw or other similar research platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to work independently and execute plans to meet employers’ needs; ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with employment-related agreements such as offer letters, employment contracts, severance, confidentiality and contractor agreements.
• Experience in representation and responding to state & federal agency charges, audits and investigations.
• Training and/or public speaking experience highly preferred. Courtroom experience can meet this expectation.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.

Education and Experience

Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

• Law degree (JD) and Colorado Bar admission is required. Multistate licensure (or the willingness to seek admission), is preferred.
• Experience of no less than 3 years in employment law.
• Litigation experience in employment matters, including but not limited to agency related claims, mediations, arbitrations and/or trials is a preferred. In-house or government agency experience can also meet this.

Work Environment

General office environment the majority of time. Occasional lifting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Exemption Status: Exempt

Starting annual salary range: $74,540 - $83,855

Closes: Open until filled

Benefits: Employers Council provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insured group health, dental, & vision plans with optional tax deferred 125 plans are available
• Long term income protection via 401k and defined benefit pension plans
• Life, AD&D, Long term disability plans primarily paid for by employer
• A generous mix of vacation, sick and holiday paid days off

Employers Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

City & County of Denver - Two Senior Attorneys  (posted 5/6/2021)

The City and County of Denver is currently seeking two Senior Attorneys – One in Municipal Operations and One in Civil Litigation focusing on Litigation.

Apply at:

• Senior Transactional Attorney - Municipal Operations
• Senior Attorney - Civil Litigation

Position Hiring Range:
$120,198 - $150,000/year based on education and experience

City & County of Denver Benefits

Colorado Department of Law - Assistant Attorney General – Human Services Unit – State Services  (posted 4/30/2021)

The Human Services Unit within the State Services section is seeking two attorneys to join its dynamic and collaborative legal team. The Unit advises the Colorado Department of Human Services and its various offices, including: the Office of Behavioral Health, the Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services, the Office of Early Childhood, the Office of Economic Security, the Office of Children, Youth and Families, the Office of Community Partnerships, and the Office of Administrative Solutions. The Unit offers the opportunity to practice in several challenging areas of law that frequently present novel legal questions. Statutes and regulations governing the Department of Human Services have a substantial impact on some of Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens. The Human Services unit is seeking experienced, confident, and adaptable attorneys who are passionate about public service and want to be a part of a collaborative and supportive team. Ideal candidates to join our Unit will have enough experience with litigation that they can jump in and manage their own caseload; be able to assess problems, evaluate and determine solutions, and effectively communicate those findings; and have comfort representing clients in hearings. In addition, the best candidates will possess the following skills and attributes: excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and productively as part of a team; experience in at least some of the following areas of law: administrative, juvenile, child welfare, behavioral health, privacy law, and open records law; and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the work

Click Here for Full Job Posting with Benefits 
Salary: $6550-$8200/month
Deadline: 5/12/2021

Cohen | Black Law: Associate Attorney  (posted 5/6/2021)

Associate Attorney for Boutique Professional Liability Defense Litigation Practice

Cohen|Black Law, LLC, a boutique women-owned law firm in Denver, seeks an associate attorney. We primarily represent professionals in the legal, medical, real estate, and insurance industries and other commercial litigation matters. We value a detail-oriented and collaborative work process where our entire team tenaciously pursues excellent work product, thorough research, and comprehensive legal advice. We trust our team members to work independently and rely on them to contribute critical thinking to the client representation. A successful candidate for the associate attorney position will embody these values, be passionate about complex litigation, and demonstrate intellectual curiosity for professional ethics.

We offer competitive benefits and base compensation range of $85,000 - $115,000 based on experience and skill level. Candidates must have a Colorado bar license. At least four years of relevant litigation experience and demonstrated contributions to the Colorado community through leadership or volunteering are preferred. Please send a non-standard letter of interest articulating your fit for the position, resume, and as-filed litigation work product sample prepared principally by the candidate to nicole@cohenblacklaw.com.

Chipman Glasser LLC: Senior Litigation Paralegal  (posted 5/6/2021)

Exciting opportunity to join a growth-oriented and entrepreneurial law firm. We combine sterling credentials and sophisticated experience with pragmatic, accessible client service. Chipman Glasser, LLC is comprised of elite lawyers who have “cut their teeth” in the country’s largest firms. But, because we are a boutique, our clients enjoy the responsiveness and “hands on” culture of a smaller firm. Our mission is to counsel, advocate, and bring our A-game to every client and matter we encounter. We believe that when we do our job right, we will help elevate people and foster abundance.

We are looking for a Senior Paralegal to serve the needs of our expanding and diverse litigation practice. Some of the tasks will include docketing, case management, document review and production, client communications and the coordination of our team in meeting the client's needs.

Litigation Paralegal:

• General office duties, including but not limited to answering phone calls, managing attorney calendars and scheduling appointments, drafting legal documents and correspondence, filing, and organization projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide litigation support, involving such activities as developing and maintaining files and reports; routing pleadings and correspondence to appropriate parties; drafting/coordinating responses to interrogatories, requests for documents, fact investigations and discovery responses, interviews, document reviews/gathering/ productions/indexing.
• Coordinate, track and communicate the initiation, status and completion of projects to ensure timely satisfaction of legal requirements and business objectives.
• Perform legal research as requested by attorneys.
• Communicate with internal clients and opposing counsel.
• E-filing experience in local, State and Federal courts.

In addition, every team member is expected to undertake internal and external leadership responsibilities, including, but not limited to, serving and retaining current clients; teaching and training all members of our team; coaching and supporting all members of our team; participating in and assisting with all matters pertaining to firm growth; establishing key community connections and building professional relationships; and establishing credentials in your practice area.

The right candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Proactive: Acts on projects without being told what to do. Anticipate needs.
• Strong Work Ethic & Persistent: Demonstrates intellectual intensity and tenacity and a willingness to go the distance to get something done.
• Follow-through on commitments: Lives up to commitments.
• Efficient: Works to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
• Analytical: excels in critically evaluating and assessing issues and identifying strategies and solutions to move forward.
• Responsive: Responds to client and team needs timely and effectively.

Core Cultural Values of the Firm:

• Psychological Ownership
• Meaningfully Engaged
• Team-minded
• Growth
• Exceed

Compensation and benefits:

• Compensation ranges between $66,000 and $80,000 annually
• Paid overtime
• Monthly 401K Firm contribution equal to 3% of base income
• $400 monthly Firm contribution towards your health insurance
• Year-end bonus
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Firm paid $25,0000 life insurance
• Firm paid Identity Theft
• Firm paid short term disability
• Firm paid long term disability
• Firm paid parking

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Paralegal Studies or equivalent experience in corporate or private legal practice.
• Minimum 10 years paralegal experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience with prioritizing and handling numerous competing demands in a high volume and fast pace environment.
• Strong PC skills with Microsoft Office suite as well as the ability to learn and use proprietary computer systems and databases.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to professionalism, integrity and collegiality, and the ability to work on a wide range of legal matters.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send a (i) cover letter introducing yourself and your qualifications and (ii) resume, to openings@chipmanglasser.com. Please submit applications by May 23, 2021.

Sovrn: General Counsel - Boulder  (posted 5/1/2021)

Link to full job description
About the Job

Sovrn is seeking an experienced attorney to assume the role of General Counsel. As General Counsel, you are a key business partner to Sovrn’s market-facing leaders. You will be responsible for leading corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives and providing senior management with quick and thoughtful advice on a variety of matters. The position is responsible for managing Sovrn’s commercial contracts, ensuring Sovrn's compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as managing the company’s corporate legal affairs and outside counsel. The In-House Counsel is directly involved in business transactions, including the negotiation of business critical contracts, M&A transactions and the company’s financing transactions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Contract and Transaction Support: Reviews and negotiates customer and business partner contracts. Drafts and negotiates privacy and data protection terms for revenue, vendor, and business partner agreements. Serves as key lawyer/legal advisor on all major business transactions, including financings, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures.
• Compliance: Acts as Compliance Officer and Data Protection Officer. Provides the following:
• • Drives General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance initiative, including being a key voice of interpretation of regulations and related business response.
  • Partners closely with and advises our security, product and other business teams on privacy and data protection-related legal matters.
  • Evaluates the impact of U.S. and international legislative, regulatory, legal developments and industry guidelines involving privacy and security.
  • Participates in cross-functional company projects related to data protection and privacy by design and default.
  • Develops and leads internal compliance programs.
• Corporate Governance: Manages corporate resolutions and key areas of governance, assuming responsibility that company conducts its business in compliance with Delaware law and other applicable securities laws and regulations. Advises on legal aspects of the company’s financings, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities.
• Outside Counsel: Manages selection, retention, and evaluation of outside counsel, displaying expertise for retaining the right level of counsel at the right fee structure/budget for differ. Ability to manage and accurately forecast legal fees to an annual budget.
• Legal Policies and Program Management: Participates in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provides continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters. Develops and leads corporate legal strategy and provides expert and strategic legal advice to management.
• Manage Risk/Manage Litigation: Set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors. Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action. Anticipate issues and estimate risks. Identify solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks. Judges the merits of major court cases filed against or on behalf of the company, works with the appropriate executive(s) to define a strategic defense and approves settlements of disputes where warranted.

About You
You are driven and have proven the ability to independently manage the legal function in a high-paced environment. You have experience and expertise in commercial contracts, privacy regulations and corporate transactions.

The successful candidate will have:

• Ability to learn and add value to others through collaboration (customers, business partners, and colleagues).
• The ability to work collaboratively. We’re looking for someone with strategic and operational experience who is able to solve the business needs of the organization with a pragmatic, solution-oriented legal approach.
• 6 -10 years of relevant experience; combination of 4+ years with outside firm and 2+ years in-house preferred.
• Experience with or knowledge of U.S. and international privacy and data protection laws, regulations and standards. Direct experience with implementation of GDPR-compliance programs preferred.
• An eagerness for working and learning in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Pragmatic problem-solver with a high degree of self awareness.
• Experience in a technology-based growth company preferred.
• J.D. degree and membership in at least one US state bar (CO preferred).

This Position Reports to: CEO
Location: Boulder, Colorado

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of your ability to learn, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We expect you to continually learn new things in this role.

About Sovrn
Sovrn provides products and services to tens of thousands of online publishers to help them grow, operate their business, understand their readership, and manage consumer data. Sovrn is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with offices in San Francisco, New York, and London.

With thousands of customers deploying one or more products across tens of thousands of websites, Sovrn reaches nearly 500M consumers across more than 10B pageviews everyday. Sovrn has been a leader in online publisher technology since its founding, and has been recognized by IAB, JICWEBS, and TAG for its role in combating advertising fraud and promoting pro-transparency initiatives. Sovrn is dedicated to helping content creators do more of what they love, and less of what they don’t.

Sovrn Core Values: Candid, Customer Empathy, Learning, Scrappy, Second Order Thinking

Compensation and Benefits
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate compensation range for this role in Boulder, Colorado is $225,000 to $275,000, including base salary and any related bonuses or commissions. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. Sovrn offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, stock options, medical, dental and vision coverage, short and long term disability, life insurance,11 paid holidays, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, and a paid parental leave program.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Sovrn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Disability Law Colorado - Legal Assistance Developer for Elders (posted 5/2/2021)

Disability Law Colorado has an immediate opening for an attorney for the position of Legal Assistance Developer for Elders.

This position will carry out and provide leadership in securing and maintaining legal rights of older adults as described in Title VII of the Older Americans Act. This position will also coordinate Title III Legal Assistance Programs contracted through Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs); provide technical assistance, training, and other supportive functions to AAAs, legal assistance providers, ombudsmen, and other persons as appropriate; and assist older adults in understanding their rights, exercising choices, benefiting from services and opportunities, and maintaining their rights if they are at risk of guardianship.

A goal of the program is to improve the quality and quantity of legal services provided to older adults in Colorado. The Legal Assistance Developer will be expected to represent Disability Law Colorado on relevant committees in the areas of elder rights, as well as work with policy makers on relevant issues and train community members on the rights of older adults.

This individual works under a contract with the Colorado Department of Human Services State Unit on Aging to provide these functions and provide legal support to the Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Law Degree from an accredited law school
• Current Colorado license to practice law is required or the ability to waive into Colorado through another state license
• Ability to travel throughout the state
• Experience working with older adults and/or knowledge of elder law is preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer literacy and proficiency with software utilized to carry out job functions

The hiring range for this position is $65,000-$69,000.

Disability Law Colorado offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, short term and long term disability, life insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan.

The closing date is May 17. Please submit resume, cover letter and writing sample outlining your interest and experience for this position. Interested applicants please mail, fax or email resume with cover letter to:

Esther Brieno [ebrieno@disabilitylawco.org]
Office Manager
Disability Law Colorado
455 Sherman Street, Suite 130
Denver, CO 80203
FAX: (303) 722-0720

Disability Law Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, creed, national origin or disability. Applicants with disabilities and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Husch Blackwell - Senior Labor & Employment Associate - Denver (posted 5/2/2021)

Husch Blackwell, a full-service law firm, has an immediate opening in its Denver office for a Labor & Employment Associate with a minimum of five years of experience in Colorado employment law. Comprehensive experience with federal and state employment law claims is required. Ideal candidates will be well-versed in federal and Colorado rules of civil procedure and have a strong understanding of federal and Colorado specific employment laws, particularly recently enacted legislation. The candidate should have a background in all major areas of employment law, including wage and hour, discrimination and retaliation, leave, workplace safety, and restrictive covenants. Candidates need to be comfortable advising clients on day to day employment issues and be able to provide guidance and strategy to clients quickly.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the state and federal courts in Colorado and significant experience with all stages of employment litigation, including before the Colorado Civil Rights Division, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other agencies. The candidate should be able to take the lead on smaller matters with limited supervision and take a leadership role on more substantive matters. Trial or arbitration experience is a plus. Deposition, substantive pleading, discovery dispute, dispositive motion, and electronic discovery experience are required.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent academic record, solid writing skills, strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a team, superior judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action, and a commitment to the community. Candidates should have a Colorado bar license or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible.

Pursuant to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the compensation range for this position in Denver is $165,000 to $200,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Associates are eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus. In addition, employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through our online application process at www.huschblackwell.com/careers/attorneys.

EOE

Cage Bucar Lewis, LLC - Family Law Paralegal (posted 5/2/2021)

Small Denver family law firm seeks full-time experienced family law paralegal. The attorneys, paralegals and staff at Cage Bucar Lewis practice solely family law and enjoy working together in a collaborative manner on cases. The ideal candidate will be a motivated team player. We are seeking a paralegal who has at least 3+ years of experience in family law, preferably in Colorado. The candidate should also possess experience with the following software: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel; Adobe Acrobat; Sworn Financial Statement software; ICCES/CCEF; dropbox; zoom; WebEx. Responsibilities include drafting sworn financial statements, organizing and drafting discovery responses, proofreading pleadings, scheduling hearings, conferences and mediations, prepare and submit court filings, daily and weekly client communication, time/billing entry, accuracy in calendaring and file management. Seeking a paralegal who is reliable, self-motivated and excited for a new opportunity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Draft sworn financial statements
• Draft and review pleadings
• Prepare discovery and trial exhibits
• Proficient knowledge and experience using Colorado Courts E-Filing
• Knowledge and experience reviewing personal financial documents
• Ability to calculate deadlines and docket them using electronic calendaring systems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed skills in editing, proofreading, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition
• Ability to anticipate problems, find solutions, and prioritize work accordingly
• Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload with critical deadlines

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits: Competitive salary, medical insurance benefits, parking, PTO, retirement benefits

Salary commensurate with experience. Salary range $45,000 - $75,000

Required experience: 3 year minimum

Please send cover letter, resume and salary expectation to Kate@cagebucarlewis.com

Colorado Supreme Court - Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel: Assistant Regulation Counsel & Character and Fitness Investigator  (posted 4/21/2021)

Assistant Regulation Counsel

The Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel seeks applications for the position of Assistant Regulation Counsel in our Trial Division. Starting salary $99,000.

Duties include investigation and prosecution of attorney discipline, attorney disability, bar admission, unauthorized practice of law, and magistrate and judicial matters at trial and in appellate proceedings. Applicant must have at least five years legal experience with at least three years actual trial experience, and be admitted to or eligible for admission to practice law in Colorado. Word processing and computer skills required. The Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel 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. 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, by May 12, 2021. Application materials may also be emailed to Kevin Hanks, Office Manager at k.hanks@csc.state.co.us. Information regarding the full benefit package offered for this position may be viewed here.  

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Character and Fitness Investigator

The Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel seeks applications for the position of Character and Fitness Investigator. Character and Fitness Investigators provide professional and technical support to the Office of Attorney Admissions by assessing the character and fitness of applicants for admission to the practice of law in the State of Colorado in accordance with state and federal laws, and the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. Starting salary $55,000 - $60,000.

Duties include conducting background investigations; the gathering of and the monitoring of information gathered by team members; verifying accuracy of data; conducting a full analysis of acquired data; using in-house and online resources; conducting investigative interviews; drafting investigation reports; and, making recommendations for action. Applicant must have five years of experience in civil and/or criminal investigations. Effective written and oral communication skills. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Eight years of investigative experience and an associate’s degree may substitute for the bachelor’s degree requirement. The Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel 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. Send letter of intent, resume, and references to The Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, Attn: Office Manager, 1300 Broadway, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80203, by May 12, 2021. Application materials may also be emailed to Kevin Hanks, Office Manager at k.hanks@csc.state.co.us. Information regarding the full benefit package offered for this position may be viewed here. 

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Kishinevsky & Raykin Opening: Trial Attorney  (posted 4/19/2021)

Small civil rights firm needs a trial attorney. We primarily focus on representing university students and disabled kids against school districts, in addition to handling police brutality cases.

No experience in civil rights is required, but you must have a demonstrated interest in it and you MUST have at least three years of experience as a trial lawyer. No candidates without the requisite trial experience will be considered.

Salary is commensurate with experience, and the salary range is $75k to $85k. Bonuses are paid, particularly for generating business. Health care benefits are provided in addition to a retirement package and three weeks of paid time off.

Female and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please email resumes to igor@coloradolawteam.com

Kishinevsky & Raykin, Attorneys at Law
2851 S. Parker Rd., Suite 150
Aurora, CO. 80014
www.coloradolawteam.com

Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP: Senior Level Real Estate Associate  (posted 4/19/2021)

Real Estate Attorney Job Description
Seniority Level: Associate
Industry: Professional Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Functions: Legal Services

Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP, a seeks a senior level real estate associate attorney admitted to practice in the state who exercises independent judgment and discretion to perform complex legal work in client matters.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains membership in state bar and completes all required Continuing Legal Education requirements on an annual basis.
• Follows the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state and complies with all requirements of the firm’s professional liability insurer.
• Reviews and analyzes newly assigned and existing matters to provide legal representation until the matter is concluded.
• Drafts all necessary documents to provide legal representation to clients and routes them through the appropriate office procedures to produce final documents.
• Performs necessary legal research using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems.
• Formulates and issues well-founded legal opinions to clients.
• Effectively conducts negotiations, when appropriate, to resolve matters on behalf of clients.
• Advises and communicates regularly with clients regarding the status of their matter.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree.
• Experience: At least 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Able to work in the Boulder office
• Licensure & Certification: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court at the time of application or possession of license from U.S. states that have a reciprocity agreement with the state of Colorado.
• Qualified candidates will have a strong commercial real estate development background.
• Ability to independently run complex real estate development transactions.
• Strong leasing and general real estate transactional skills.
• Excellent writing, communication, analytical and legal research skills.
• Must be outgoing, collegial, and collaborative.
• Ideal candidates must be responsive to clients and partners and accept project responsibility.
• Qualifications include distinguished academics, strong writing skills, a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must.

About Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti

While we are a mid-size firm, our practice is sophisticated and far-reaching. We represent international and national corporations in local, regional, national, and international transactional matters and disputes in North America, Central America and South America. We also assist individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses and emerging growth companies with various legal needs. In addition, several of our lawyers serve as mediators and arbitrators, providing us unique insight on preventive law and successful claim documentation and presentation.

Our business model is simple – we are a client-centric law firm that is focused on developing long-term relationships with clients and becoming their strategic partners. We work closely with our client’s legal department and business leaders to learn about their legal and business objectives. Our lawyers are purposefully cross-trained in litigation and transactional law, which allows us to provide strategic, innovative and cost-effective counsel to our clients. And, we believe efficiency matters and that clients should not overpay for quality. To that end, our size allows us to be nimble, efficient and cost-effective in ways that larger firms cannot compete. Simply put, our size and expertise allow us to provide exceptional value without compromising quality and service, and we routinely handle transactional and litigation matters against international firms with great success.

Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of BHGR to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Benefits

Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP offers a professional work environment, competitive wages, and an excellent benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Eco Pass and or free parking
• And more!

Position Salary Range: Base range is $110,000 - 135,000 but could vary based on experience.
To apply, please send resume to Liz Martinez, Director of Administration.