Careers in the OLLS

Employment Opportunities

On an on-going basis, the Office of Legislative Legal Services accepts resumes for staff attorney and legislative assistant positions to be placed on file at the following address:

Office of Legislative Legal Services
ATTN: OFFICE MANAGER
State Capitol Building, Room 091
Denver CO 80203-1716

Fax: 303-866-4157
Email: olls.ga@state.co.us

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Internship Program

Description:

The office offers an exciting and varied internship experience to energetic and motivated law students with an interest in the legislative process. Depending on the semester, interns may experience a wide range of unique and rewarding experiences including the following:

• Legislative bill drafting;

• Researching state law;

• Meetings with legislators and lobbyists;

• Staffing legislative committee hearings during session or interim committee hearings during the interim for the office;

• Preparation of official annotations to Colorado appellate opinions;

• General legal research,

• Review of executive agency rules for compliance with state and federal law and much more.

The internship program is strictly a "for-credit" opportunity. Interns are not paid for their experience at the office. The actual number of volunteer hours will be negotiated between the intern and the intern's mentor; however, a minimum of twelve hours per week is required to insure a rewarding experience for the intern.

Contact Information for Internship Opportunities:

Internship coordinators:

Michael Dohr	Senior Staff Attorney
Jery Payne	Senior Staff Attorney

ATTN: Intern Coordinator
Office of Legislative Legal Services
State Capitol Building, Room 091
Denver CO 80203-1716

Fax: 303-866-4157

Qualifications:

The office seeks a motivated student who possesses strong writing skills and excellent people skills. The intern candidate should be a team worker, a quick learner, and flexible. The office will consider any second or third year law student, placing more emphasis on the individual's skills, qualities, and enthusiasm. Having completed a legislative drafting course or a legislative process course benefits a candidate but is not required.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the contact person. The cover letter should state which semester the applicant wishes to intern.

• Fall Semester: Application deadline is July 1.

• Spring Semester: Application deadline is October 15.