The Colorado Department of law is seeking a highly qualified and experienced attorney to serve as the Professional Responsibility Counsel. This role involves providing expert advice on conflicts of interest and ethics issues, leading training and ethics programming for the office, and ensuring adherence to the highest standards of professional conduct. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of legal ethics, ethical requirements for state employees, strong analytical skills, emotional intelligence and empathy, and a commitment to promoting a culture of integrity and accountability within the office. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Specific responsibilities include:

Ethics Advice and Counseling:

• Provide guidance and counsel to attorneys and staff on matters related to conflicts of interest, professional conduct, and ethical obligations.
• Assist with navigating ethical issues involving appointment of special assistant attorneys general
• Review and analyze potential conflicts of interest and propose resolutions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures to manage and mitigate conflicts of interest.

Training and Development:

• Design and lead comprehensive training programs on ethics and professional responsibility for attorneys and staff.
• Conduct regular workshops, seminars, and presentations to educate employees on ethical standards and best practices.
• Stay abreast of developments in legal ethics and incorporate relevant updates into training materials.

Compliance and Monitoring:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with ethical standards and professional responsibility guidelines.
• Investigate and address allegations of ethical violations, working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to ethics compliance and professional responsibility matters.

Policy Development:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and update policies related to professional responsibility and ethics.
• Advise on the ethical implications of new initiatives, policies, and procedures within the office.
• Serve as a resource for legal ethics questions and provide interpretations of rules and guidelines.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead the Professional Responsibility and Ethics team, fostering a culture of integrity and ethical behavior.
• Work closely with other departments and external entities to promote ethical practices and compliance.
• Represent the Colorado Department of Law in professional organizations and at ethics-related conferences and events.

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Assistant Attorney General position in the Department of Law.

In order to be appointed as a Senior Assistant Attorney General, candidates must have a minimum of ten years of experience in legal practice with a focus on ethics, professional responsibility, or related areas.

Salary: $112,564.00 – $150,556.00 Annually

Deadline: 6/25/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Link to full job posting and to formally apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4959521/professional-responsibility-counsel-senior-assistant-attorney-general-i