Deputy Attorney
County of Arapahoe

Arapahoe County Human Services is seeking a Deputy County Attorney. This role provides strategic leadership and legal representation for the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services and the People of the State of Colorado in dependency and neglect matters and alcohol and mental health commitment proceedings. Working under the policy and procedural direction of the County Attorney, this position establishes legal policies and standards, guides the interpretation and application of laws, and implements effective practice procedures for the Human Services Division of the County Attorney’s Office.
As head of the division, the Deputy County Attorney plans, organizes, and directs the work of attorneys and staff who litigate on behalf of the People of the State of Colorado and provide legal advice and services to Human Services. The role oversees daily legal practice, supervises the release of records and documents, manages contract negotiation and review, and leads preparation and administration of the division’s annual budget.
The Deputy County Attorney also handles complex civil matters, represents clients in negotiations and court proceedings, and directs reports and recommendations presented to the courts, the Board of County Commissioners, and other agencies. Reporting to the County Attorney, with a dotted-line relationship with the Director of Human Services, the position leads a team of 38 employees, including three direct reports, and directly supervises Attorney Supervisors and the Legal Operations/Office Manager.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctor degree.
  • License to practice law in the State of Colorado.
  • Ten (10) years total legal experience which includes seven (7) years of increasingly responsible legal experience
  • AND three (3) years of experience at a high level of supervisory, administrative or management capacity OR experience with an emphasis in human services law or personnel management/employment law.
Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfies the requirements of the job will be considered.

Location: Littleton, Colorado
Salary: $152,651 - $244,361
Final filing date: December 2, 2026
Please make sure to have your Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References ready for upload before you start the application process. One combined document that includes all three items is preferred.