Colorado Department of Revenue
Judicial Legal Counsel
Colorado Department of Revenue, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Department Information:
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.
Description of Job:
Lead the Legal Team of the State Court Administrator’s Office for the Colorado Judicial Department and assist the State Court Administrator in the operations and strategic direction of the Judicial Department.
Essential Functions
Advises the Chief Justice and State Court Administrator directly on legal matters impacting the Judicial Department.
Provides executive direction to the legal counsel unit.
Serves as in-house counsel for Judges, Court Executives, Chief Probation Officers, and other Judicial Department personnel.
Provides technical legal advice to managers, supervisors, and other Judicial Department personnel to avoid or minimize legal liability for the Colorado Judicial Department.
Conducts legal research, analyzes and interprets laws, rules, court rulings, pending legislation, and regulations for clients.
Researches unique legal issues impacting the Judicial Department by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and rules.
Advises clients on legal aspects of administrative and operational issues.
Prepares and provides training on legal issues for Judicial Department personnel.
Supervises and coordinates activities of subordinate legal unit personnel.
Provides guidance on ethical issues to judicial officers.
Participates in the overall management of the Judicial Department with the Senior Leadership Team of the State Court Administrator’s Office.
Attends meetings and completes training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments:
Work requires managing and monitoring work performance by directing multiple groups of employees across more than one business function within an organization unit, including making final decisions on hiring and disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments as needed. The work performed by the majority of employees is complex.
Physical Demands:
Exerts up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment:
Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations; frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited law school.
At least eight (8) years of work-related experience practicing as an attorney in the field of law.
Colorado Judicial Department experience is preferred.
Certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Colorado.
Active license to practice law before the courts of the State of Colorado.
Supplemental Information:
The Colorado Judicial Department is committed to ensuring equal access to and full participation in court and probation services and programs for qualified individuals with disabilities, including employees. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important part of our culture, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations when needed without causing undue hardship.
How to Apply:
For more information and to apply online, please visit our website listed below.
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/careers
Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete or new applications will not be accepted after this time.
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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.
Description of Job:
Lead the Legal Team of the State Court Administrator’s Office for the Colorado Judicial Department and assist the State Court Administrator in the operations and strategic direction of the Judicial Department.
Essential Functions
Advises the Chief Justice and State Court Administrator directly on legal matters impacting the Judicial Department.
Provides executive direction to the legal counsel unit.
Serves as in-house counsel for Judges, Court Executives, Chief Probation Officers, and other Judicial Department personnel.
Provides technical legal advice to managers, supervisors, and other Judicial Department personnel to avoid or minimize legal liability for the Colorado Judicial Department.
Conducts legal research, analyzes and interprets laws, rules, court rulings, pending legislation, and regulations for clients.
Researches unique legal issues impacting the Judicial Department by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and rules.
Advises clients on legal aspects of administrative and operational issues.
Prepares and provides training on legal issues for Judicial Department personnel.
Supervises and coordinates activities of subordinate legal unit personnel.
Provides guidance on ethical issues to judicial officers.
Participates in the overall management of the Judicial Department with the Senior Leadership Team of the State Court Administrator’s Office.
Attends meetings and completes training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments:
Work requires managing and monitoring work performance by directing multiple groups of employees across more than one business function within an organization unit, including making final decisions on hiring and disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments as needed. The work performed by the majority of employees is complex.
Physical Demands:
Exerts up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment:
Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations; frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited law school.
At least eight (8) years of work-related experience practicing as an attorney in the field of law.
Colorado Judicial Department experience is preferred.
Certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Colorado.
Active license to practice law before the courts of the State of Colorado.
Supplemental Information:
The Colorado Judicial Department is committed to ensuring equal access to and full participation in court and probation services and programs for qualified individuals with disabilities, including employees. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important part of our culture, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations when needed without causing undue hardship.
How to Apply:
For more information and to apply online, please visit our website listed below.
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/careers
Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete or new applications will not be accepted after this time.
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