Staff Attorney Hybrid

State of Colorado -
Greenwood Village, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$10,000 - $140,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Doctor of Law (JD)
Bar
Stakeholder relationship building
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Department Information

The Colorado Office of Public Guardianship

Position: Staff Attorney

Agency: Colorado Office of Public Guardianship

Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Greenwood Village, Colorado (Hybrid)

Reports to: Supervising Staff Attorney

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 DOE [$10,000 - $11,666.67 monthly]

Salary placement within the range will be based on qualifications and experience.

Are you a licensed Colorado attorney who wants to use your legal skills in service of vulnerable adults? If so, this role offers the opportunity to provide direct legal representation and advocacy within an agency dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and independence of Colorado's most vulnerable adults.

The Colorado Office of Public Guardianship (OPG) is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal consultation, analysis, representation, and advocacy for OPG client matters following appointment, including guardianship, fiduciary, probate, benefits, mental health, housing, and related legal matters.

You will work under the direction of the Supervising Staff Attorney, handling assigned legal matters, appearing in court and administrative proceedings, and providing legal guidance to Guardians, Senior Guardians, and other agency staff regarding the administration of guardianships.

The Agency: Colorado Office of Public Guardianship

OPG provides public guardianship services to eligible indigent and incapacitated adult individuals who have no responsible family members or friends available and appropriate to serve as guardian, lack adequate resources to compensate a private guardian, and are not otherwise subject to a guardianship petition under C.R.S. § 26-3.1-104. OPG's duties and services are codified in the Office of Public Guardianship Act, C.R.S. §§ 13-94-101 – 13-94-111 (2017, 2019).

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Colorado OPG is to provide guardianship services for indigent and incapacitated adults when other guardianship possibilities are exhausted, securing the health and safety of these individuals while safeguarding their individual rights and preserving their independence wherever possible.

The office's effectiveness depends heavily on independence, professionalism, collaboration, and public trust.

Colorado Office of Public Guardianship Agency Website

Description of Job

Position Overview

The Staff Attorney provides legal consultation, analysis, representation, and advocacy for OPG client matters following appointment, including guardianship, fiduciary, probate, benefits, mental health, housing, and related legal matters. This position handles assigned legal matters, prepares and files pleadings, appears in court and administrative proceedings, and provides legal guidance to agency staff regarding the administration of guardianships.

Staff Attorney - Official Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

Serve as counsel for assigned OPG client matters in OPG's fiduciary capacity as guardian
Provide legal guidance to Guardians, Senior Guardians, and other agency staff regarding guardianship administration, fiduciary duties, medical and mental health treatment decisions, public benefits, housing, probate, and related legal matters
Prepare, review, and file pleadings, petitions, motions, memoranda, and other legal documents related to probate, benefits, mental health, fiduciary, and guardianship matters
Represent OPG clients in court hearings, administrative proceedings, negotiations, and other legal matters as assigned
Participate in shared on-call responsibilities and provide legal guidance for urgent or critical incidents as assigned
Investigate fiduciary, asset, probate, benefits, or liability issues involving OPG clients, including matters involving former fiduciaries
Coordinate with conservators, public administrators, courts, service providers, and other stakeholders regarding legal matters affecting OPG clients
Handle assigned administrative hearings, intervention matters, restoration or modification of rights matters, petitions to determine liability, petitions for accounting, and related legal proceedings
Conduct legal research and analysis and provide recommendations to the Supervising Staff Attorney and OPG leadership as appropriate
Support analysis of proposed legislation, legal trends, or policy issues as assigned
Maintain accurate legal records, documentation, deadlines, and case-related information
Perform other related duties as assigned

What Success Looks Like

Over time, you will successfully:

Provide sound, timely legal representation and guidance across your assigned caseload
Build trusted working relationships with courts, conservators, and agency staff
Escalate complex or high-risk legal matters appropriately and with clear analysis
Manage a demanding caseload while maintaining accuracy and attention to deadlines
Contribute legal expertise that strengthens OPG's fiduciary and compliance posture

What We Are Looking For

The strongest candidates for this role are attorneys who:

Bring strong legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills
Exercise sound judgment and discretion in sensitive client matters
Communicate legal information clearly to non-legal staff, courts, and stakeholders
Manage competing deadlines and high-stress legal matters effectively
Work collaboratively with legal staff, Guardians, Senior Guardians, and leadership
Are motivated by meaningful public service work

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

The position includes a comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, paid leave and holidays, retirement through Colorado PERA, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Click here for more information regarding employee benefits: State of Colorado Employee Benefits

The Colorado Office of Public Guardianship is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to full inclusion and reasonable accommodations.

Conditions of Employment:

The selected candidate must reside in Colorado within 30 days of employment. Relocation assistance or reimbursement is not provided for this position. (Applies to external hires only.)
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. (Internal candidates with a current, valid background check on file are not required to repeat this process.)
Employment is also contingent upon successful completion of the required Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS) background check. (Internal candidates with a current, valid CAPS clearance on file are not required to repeat this process.)
Employment is contingent upon completion and satisfactory clearance of a credit check, consistent with applicable Colorado law and the financial responsibilities of the position. Selected candidates will be required to obtain a credit report from one of the three major credit bureaus and provide a copy of the report and credit history as part of this process.

Full Job Description To Apply:

To access the full job announcement, please click HERE.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications in their application materials:

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, an active license to practice law in Colorado, and membership in good standing with the Colorado Office of Attorney Regulation (must be licensed to practice law in Colorado)
Two (2) to four (4) years of legal experience in public-sector legal practice or in fields related to but not limited to probate, guardianship, conservatorship, fiduciary responsibility, mental health law, public benefits, administrative law, civil law, and litigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

You will stand out if you possess:

Experience in probate, guardianship, conservatorship, fiduciary responsibility, civil law, mental health law, public benefits, administrative law, or related practice areas
Experience appearing in court or administrative proceedings
Experience working with vulnerable adults, individuals with disabilities, older adults, or individuals with complex service needs
Experience working in a public-sector, nonprofit, legal services, healthcare, human services, or court-connected environment
Experience drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, legal correspondence, or policy-related legal analysis
Familiarity with Colorado probate, guardianship, mental health, or public benefits systems

Supplemental Information

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Click here for more information regarding employee benefits: State of Colorado Employee Benefits

The Colorado Office of Public Guardianship is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to full inclusion and reasonable accommodations.

Conditions of Employment:

The selected candidate must reside in Colorado within 30 days of employment. Relocation assistance or reimbursement is not provided for this position. (Applies to external hires only.)
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. (Internal candidates with a current, valid background check on file are not required to repeat this process.)
Employment is also contingent upon successful completion of the required Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS) background check. (Internal candidates with a current, valid CAPS clearance on file are not required to repeat this process.)
Employment is contingent upon completion and satisfactory clearance of a credit check, consistent with applicable Colorado law and the financial responsibilities of the position. Selected candidates will be required to obtain a credit report from one of the three major credit bureaus and provide a copy of the report and credit history as part of this process.

Full Job Description To Apply:

To access the full job announcement, please click HERE.

Please note: Applicants are required to submit a writing sample. To access the full job announcement, please click HERE.

How to Apply:

Applications will only be considered if submitted through OASIA's BambooHR system. Applications submitted through other websites, email, or mail will not be accepted. Apply here:https://judicialco.bamboohr.com/careers/58?source=aWQ9MjQ%3D.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST

Important: Only completed applications received by the deadline will be considered for review. Following the close of the posting, all applications will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted to participate in the next steps of the recruitment and interview process.

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