Courtesy: Assistant Regulation Counsel – Trial Division, Office of Attorney Regulation

POSITION INFORMATION

Trial Assistant (Legal Assistant) – Trial Division

Salary: $106,308 - $128,526 annually, depending on relevant experience

The Assistant Regulation Counsel – Trial Division position duties include investigating complaints alleging unethical conduct filed against Colorado attorneys and Colorado Magistrates and represent the People of the State of Colorado in formal attorney discipline proceedings, disability proceedings, reinstatement and readmission proceedings, immediate suspension proceedings, contempt proceedings, and appellate proceedings. Investigating Client Protection Fund claims and report investigative findings to the Board of Trustees of the Colorado Attorneys’ Fund for Client Protection.

Representing the People of the State of Colorado in unauthorized practice of law investigations and proceedings. Representing the Colorado State Board of Law Examiners in contested applications for the Colorado Bar. Developing and presenting educational programs for lawyers and the public regarding the office and the ethical issues that confront lawyers and judges.

The Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel seeks applications for the position of Assistant Regulation Counsel – Trial Division. OARC 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.

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Investigate complaints alleging unethical conduct filed against Colorado attorneys and Colorado Magistrates and represent the People of the State of Colorado in formal attorney discipline proceedings, disability proceedings, reinstatement and readmission proceedings, immediate suspension proceedings, contempt proceedings, and appellate proceedings. Investigate Client Protection Fund claims and report investigative findings to the Board of Trustees of the Colorado Attorneys’ Fund for Client Protection.

Represent the People of the State of Colorado in unauthorized practice of law investigations and proceedings. Represent the Colorado State Board of Law Examiners in contested applications for the Colorado Bar. Develop and present educational programs for lawyers and the public regarding the office and the ethical issues that confront lawyers and judges.

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. Application materials may also be emailed to Kevin Hanks, Office Manager at  to be received by Monday, February 2, 2026.

Finalists will be invited to an interview and asked to complete a short, written exercise intended to assess analytical and writing skills.

Investigate complaints against attorneys by gathering, organizing, and analyzing facts, exhibits, legal precedent and standards. Identify any possible violations of the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct.

Interview the complaining witness about concerns raised by the request for investigation and explain the procedures in handling the particular matter. Request any documents necessary to provide an understanding of the underlying circumstances and allegations of misconduct. Oversee the collection of evidence such as relevant pleadings and court records; client documents, including correspondence with the attorney, fee agreements, receipts, and documents provided to attorney;

and financial records.

Interview the attorney. If appropriate, request additional documentation. Oversee the collection of relevant documents, the attorney-client file, billing statements, bank records and other materials. Conduct follow‑up interviews. Interview third parties necessary to understand the underlying circumstances, the allegations of misconduct and the attorney’s response. These may include actual…