Courtesy Posting: Postconviction And Appellate Resource Attorney, Alternate Defense Counsel

POSITION INFORMATION

***This is a courtesy posting for the Alternate Defense Counsel***

Salary:

$128,472-$132,528 (annual)

MISSION STATEMENT

The ADC is the state agency charged with ensuring court-appointed legal representation to indigent individuals in criminal and juvenile 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.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Postconviction and Appellate Resource Attorney is an attorney dedicated to enhancing postconviction and appellate representation in Colorado. The role supports the ADC’s mandate by managing processes for the receipt of postconviction cases that come to ADC from Courts across Colorado and assigning legal teams to be appointed to cases. The ADC’s postconviction caseload comprises cases brought via 35C petitions filed under Form 4 and Forensic Science Integrity Act, cases, after the OSPD has filed their notice that conflict prevents them from representing the client in either type of case. The PARA oversees staff who manage the appellate appointment process, and works closely with other ADC staff, contractors, and stakeholders to improve the system for postconviction appointment and representation in Colorado’s courts.

Reports To:

The ADC is a collaborative agency designed for people who thrive in a team environment. This position reports to the ADC Deputy Director and will engage with other ADC team members and contractors.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

How to Apply:

In the online application, you must provide a resume, cover letter and answer several application questions. Please complete the online application at the link below by 11:59 PM, May 11th, 2026.

https://fs2.formsite.com/OADC/g0kb2uz92w/index

Once you submit your application, you will receive an automatic email from Formsite. Please add noreply@fs2.formsite.com as a safe sender. If you cannot find this email, please look in your spam/junk folder. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.

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 ADC employees, you will receive an RTD pass, a cell phone stipend each month, and a flexible work schedule.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You are a detail-oriented and process-minded attorney who can manage complex postconviction and appellate processes with consistency and care. You bring strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate a system across courts, contractors, and internal teams to ensure cases are assigned, supported, and zealously represented.

Minimum Requirements

• D. degree with at least five years of criminal defense practice at the trial, appellate, and/or post-conviction areas of Colorado law.
• Licensed to practice law in Colorado.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Skilled at working in collaborative environments with strong organizational, and technological skills.
• Understanding of the application of Rule 1.6 regarding confidentiality in criminal defense cases.
• Experience managing legal teams and projects.
• Commitment to holistic defense and interdisciplinary criminal defense practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with forensic science litigation and experts.
• Experience with administrative tasks.
• Experience managing multiple lines of communications with clerks, attorneys, legal professionals.
• Experience supervising people on legal teams.