Regional Coordinating Attorney*Hybrd

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The ADC is the state agency charged with ensuring court-appointed legal representation to indigent individuals in criminal and youth cases when the Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) has a conflict of interest. We work with over 35 full-time staff and 1300 contractors statewide to ensure constitutionally mandated representation. The ADC is a dynamic agency that operates within legislative, budgetary, and policy constraints to provide holistic representation to clients across the state.

The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel (ADC) is seeking multiple Regional Coordinating Attorneys to support contractor operations, regional engagement, and statewide coordination across Colorado. ADC is currently hiring coordinators for regions across Colorado outside of the Denver metro area, with positions focused in rural, mountain, and western slope judicial districts.

The Regional Coordinating Attorney supports attorney contractor operations, regional engagement, and statewide coordination within an assigned region of Colorado. The position works closely with attorney contractors, courts, stakeholders, interdisciplinary defense professionals, program leaders, and ADC agency leadership to support case assignments, funding approvals, contractor communication, renewal evaluations, court observations, and regional collaboration.

While this position primarily supports attorney contractors, it operates within ADC's holistic, client-centered defense model and will be instrumental in advancing holistic practices through interdisciplinary teams. The role helps strengthen professional connection, mentorship, communication, and problem-solving across judicial districts while promoting client-centered, interdisciplinary team-based representation and supporting ADC's mission statewide.

Location Requirement

Regional Coordinating Attorneys are expected to reside in, or relocate to, their assigned region of Colorado to support local and regional relationship-building, engagement, and stakeholder communication.

ADC is currently seeking to place Regional Coordinating Attorneys in rural, mountain, and western slope Colorado communities.

ADC is not currently seeking placements in Denver metro and Front Range judicial districts, including Judicial Districts 1, 2, 17, 18, 20, and 23.

• Juris Doctorate and licensed to practice law in the United States for at least five years prior to hire and be in good standing. Must be admitted to the Colorado State Bar within one year of hire, if not already admitted.

• Experience defending indigent individuals charged in the criminal and/or youth legal systems in trial, appellate and/or postconviction matters.

• Experience working collaboratively with attorneys, courts, and interdisciplinary professionals.

• Demonstrated commitment to client-centered representation, holistic defense principles, and interdisciplinary criminal defense practice.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a process-oriented approach to administration, documentation, and decision-making.

The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, social class, national origin, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or political affiliation. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and an environment of representation diversity, and encourage individuals of many identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply.

To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] or (720) 994-2840 as soon as possible. Any person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to participate in the hiring process. The person making the request may be asked to provide additional information regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed, which will be kept confidential. Advance preparation may be required, so timely requests for accommodation are appreciated.

How to Apply:

To view the full job description please visit; https://coloradoadc.org/home/about-us/join-our-team/

Complete the online application at the link below by 11:59 PM, July 20, 2026.

As part of the online application, please provide the following documents:

• Resume – Required

• Cover letter – Required

• Answer application questions – Required

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Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted. Please direct any additional inquiries or questions to [email protected].

The State of Colorado is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Click here for further information about State of Colorado Employee Benefits. In addition to benefits offered by the State of Colorado, there is a gym located in the Ralph Carr Building for use by OADC employees, you will receive an RTD pass, a cell phone stipend each month, and a flexible work schedule.

The State of Colorado is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Click here for further information about State of Colorado Employee Benefits. In addition to benefits offered by the State of Colorado, there is a gym located in the Ralph Carr Building for use by OADC employees, you will receive an RTD pass, a cell phone stipend each month, and a flexible work schedule.