First Assistant Attorney General – Consumer Credit Enforcement

The Colorado Department of Law, Consumer Protection Section, is seeking a First Assistant Attorney General to lead the Consumer Credit Enforcement Unit. This position will lead Colorado’s consumer financial protection enforcement, including protecting Coloradans from predatory lenders, debt collectors, student loan servicers, and debt settlement companies.  If you are a leader with a passion for public service, apply today!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Consumer Credit Enforcement Unit within the Consumer Protection Section represents the Attorney General and the Administrator of the Consumer Credit Unit, who regulates lenders, creditors, collection agencies, student loan servicers, private education creditors, nonbank mortgage servicers, rent-to-own providers, and debt-management companies. The attorneys in the unit provide general counsel advice for the Administrator and a staff of examiners; and enforce the consumer credit and consumer protection laws. This attorney will participate in investigations and handle his/her own independent caseload with minimal assistance from other assistant attorneys general or legal assistants.  

The First will participate in and lead multistate investigations in the consumer financial protection space. The First will supervise and leading rulemaking under the state’s consumer financial protection authorities. The First will also be responsible for analyzing legislative bills that amend Colorado’s consumer financial protection statutes.

The First facilitates the work and operations of the Unit, promoting collaboration, engagement, integrity, and exceptional legal service. The First assigns and oversees cases, coordinates workflow, and carries an independent workload. In addition, the First has management responsibilities that include making hiring and salary recommendations; coaching and evaluating the attorneys and paralegals; and reporting to senior management on legal, operational, and personnel matters. The First leads the Unit in monitoring policy, legislative and legal developments related to consumer protection matters and ensures the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective and efficient legal work while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

The First is expected to handle a caseload of complex or high-profile cases, supervise staff, and serve as a frontline leader. Specifically, the First is responsible for employee performance management activities and assisting the Assistant Deputy Attorney General with personnel, budget, and various administrative duties affecting the work of the Unit and the Department of Law.

Our ideal candidates will have the following attributes and interests:

The First Assistant Attorney General is part of the Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law leadership team. As such, the strongest candidates will demonstrate excellence in the following competencies.

Communication & Listening – Inspires confidence through active listening and effective communication with clients, leadership, colleagues, and staff. Inspires confidence through active listening and effective communication with clients, leadership, colleagues, and staff.

Flexible & Adaptable Management – Accepts, adapts, and contributes positively to change; leads with new concepts and ideas; and encourages others to be equally adaptive and flexible

Coaching & Developing People – Invests in our talent through coaching and sponsorship and by pushing individuals outside of their comfort zones to grow as professionals

Creative & Strategic Problem Solving – Takes a result-oriented, open-minded, and innovative approach to overcoming challenges and dealing with crises

Enterprise & Growth Mindset – Balances the goals of clients, leadership, colleagues, and staff with the broader interest of the enterprise

Client Service, Interpersonal Skills, and Emotional Intelligence– Demonstrates and models self- awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and sensitivity in working with clients, colleagues, and staff

Applicants for the First Assistant Attorney General – Consumer Credit Enforcement Unit position must be admitted to the Colorado bar or clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application before the first day of employment.

While we know that no candidate is perfect, given the high-level and supervisory nature of this role, our ideal candidates will have most, if not all, of the following:

• Strong experience as a litigator and trial lawyer with substantial depth in consumer financial protection issues;
• Demonstrated competency in litigating complex cases; 
• Prior management or supervisory experience leading a diverse workforce and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a leader;
• Outstanding writing, analytical, and communication skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety and diversity of personalities; 
• Ability to lead with empathy and be a big-picture problem solver; and
• Commitment to serving the public interest and/or have prior public sector or public service experience.

The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging, interesting, and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Assistant Attorney General position in the Consumer Credit Unit.