Staff
The Office of Alternate Defense Counsel (OADC) is hiring a Staff Attorney for its Postconviction Unit (PCU). We seek a highly motivated, detail-oriented defender who excels in written advocacy, has a keen eye for uncovering overlooked facts and legal issues, and is passionate about ensuring justice for convicted individuals. See the full job description here.
The PCU Staff Attorney will represent indigent clients across Colorado in postconviction matters, where the Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) has declared a conflict of interest. The Staff Attorney will lead interdisciplinary teams, employing client-centered best practices. This role is ideal for advocates excited to provide excellent postconviction representation to our clients and approach the legal system through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please complete the online application by 11:59 pm on June 09, 2025: https://fs2.formsite.com/OADC/kfkan8uwmh/index
Contractors
Although the OADC accepts new contractor applications on a rolling basis, we are not able to onboard any new contractors between May 8th and July 1st of any year due to our fiscal year-end closing.
Motions or Briefs as follows:
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LEGAL RESEARCHERS (see the full job description here) wishing to be added to the OADC Legal Researcher or Case Assistant list, click here to complete the application. Before you begin this application, make sure you have the documents listed below in PDF format and not more than 5MB in size. Although the OADC accepts new contractor applications on a rolling basis, we cannot onboard any new contractors between May 8th and July 1st of any year due to our fiscal year-end closing. If you have not heard from our office within three (3) months, you are invited to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Click here to complete the application for the contractor roles of Case Assistant or Legal Researcher. CASE ASSISTANTS (see the full job description here) LEGAL RESEARCHERS (see the full job description here) Law students will have an opportunity to do meaningful work related to indigent criminal defense. Most opportunities involve working directly with OADC contracted attorneys. The contractor role and rate are dependent on the law students’ level of experience and interests. Law Students have an opportunity to work on a variety of cases, including trial level, juvenile, postconviction, and appellate matters. While the OADC cannot guarantee a certain number of hours of work, our agency will work to pair you with a mentor or a large project that tries to match your interests and goals. If you are interested in an externship, OADC will work to make sure you meet your required externship hours. If you want to know more about law student opportunities, need to fulfill an unpaid pro bono requirement, or are interested in practicing under the Student Practice Act, you are invited to email our Attorney Development Coordinator, Kristin M. Ladd, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. you can watch the Q & A session here To see a prior job description and posting for the Greater Colorado Fellowship, click here. To see a prior job description and posting for the Inclusivity Fellowship, click here. We are not currently accepting applicants for these fellowships at this time. The OADC is available as a host site for a variety of legal or other types of fellowship opportunities, past fellows have been AmeriCorps VISTA fellows with our agency. If you are interested in learning more about our opportunities or are seeking a host agency for a specific legal or post graduate fellowship opportunity you have identified, you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For additional information about Greater Colorado Programs mentorships and fellowships, please click here. How do I apply to work with OADC as a contractor (in any role)?
The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, or against persons with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. IMPORTANT: The OADC uses Formsite to complete various forms. Please add This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as a safe sender. Once you submit your application, you will receive an automatic email from Formsite. If you cannot find this email, please look in your spam/junk folder. Although the OADC accepts new contractor applications on a rolling basis, we cannot onboard any new contractors between May 8th and July 1st of any year due to our fiscal year-end closing.
How do I become an OADC Contract Attorney?
ATTORNEYS wishing to be added to the OADC Attorney Appointment List, click here to complete the application. Before you begin this application, make sure you have the documents listed below in PDF format and not more than 5MB in size. Although the OADC accepts new contractor applications on a rolling basis, we cannot onboard any new contractors between May 8th and July 1stof any year due to our fiscal year-end closing.
While there are many lawyers who are interested in accepting appointments from the OADC, there are, unfortunately, a limited number of openings available, especially in the Denver Metro area. If you have not heard from our office within three (3) months, you are invited to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.How do I become an OADC Contract Investigator?
INVESTIGATORS (see the full job description here) wishing to be added to the OADC Investigator list, click here to complete the application. Before you begin this application, make sure you have the documents listed below in PDF format and not more than 5MB in size. Although the OADC accepts new contractor applications on a rolling basis, we cannot onboard any new contractors between May 8th and July 1st of any year due to our fiscal year-end closing.
How do I become an OADC Contract Forensic Social Worker?
FORENSIC SOCIAL WORKERS (see the full job description here) wishing to be added to the OADC Forensic Social Worker list, click here to complete the application. Before you begin this application, make sure you have the documents listed below in PDF format and not more than 5MB in size. Although the OADC accepts new contractor applications on a rolling basis, we cannot onboard any new contractors between May 8th and July 1st of any year due to our fiscal year-end closing.
How do I become an OADC Contract Forensic Social Worker Supervisor?
FORENSIC SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISORS (see the full job description here) wishing to be added to the OADC Forensic Social Worker Supervisor list, click here to complete the application. Before you begin this application, make sure you have the documents listed below in PDF format and not more than 5MB in size. Although the OADC accepts new contractor applications on a rolling basis, we cannot onboard any new contractors between May 8th and July 1st of any year due to our fiscal year-end closing.
How do I become an OADC Contract Resource Advocate?
RESOURCE ADVOCATES (see the full job description here) wishing to be added to the OADC Resource Advocate list, click here to complete the application. Before you begin this application, make sure you have the documents listed below in PDF format and not more than 5MB in size. Although the OADC accepts new contractor applications on a rolling basis, we cannot onboard any new contractors between May 8th and July 1st of any year due to our fiscal year-end closing.
How do I become an OADC Contract MSW Student?
MSW STUDENTS wishing to be added to the OADC MSW Student list, click here to complete the application. Before you begin this application, make sure you have the documents listed below in PDF format and not more than 5MB in size. Although the OADC accepts new contractor applications on a rolling basis, we cannot onboard any new contractors between May 8th and July 1st of any year due to our fiscal year-end closing.
How do I become an OADC Contract Paralegal?
PARALEGALS (see the full job description here) wishing to be added to the OADC Paralegal list, click here to complete the application. Before you begin this application, make sure you have the documents listed below in PDF format and not more than 5MB in size. Although the OADC accepts new contractor applications on a rolling basis, we cannot onboard any new contractors between May 8th and July 1st of any year due to our fiscal year-end closing.
How do I become an OADC Contract Legal Researcher or Case Assistant?
CASE ASSISTANTS (see the full job description here) wishing to be added to the OADC Legal Researcher or Case Assistant list, click here to complete the application. Before you begin this application, make sure you have the documents listed below in PDF format and not more than 5MB in size. Although the OADC accepts new contractor applications on a rolling basis, we cannot onboard any new contractors between May 8th and July 1st of any year due to our fiscal year-end closing.
What law school internship and externship opportunities does OADC offer?
Law students who are interested in an internship, externship, semester in-practice, or Student Practice Act opportunities will need to apply to become an OADC contractor. If your school permits it, all intern and extern opportunities are paid per the contractor rate. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, however, if you are looking for summer work or need a required number of externship hours, or are interested in the Student Practice Act, please apply two to three months prior to your expected semester or summer. OADC cannot onboard new contractors from the beginning of May 8th through July 1st of any year due to our fiscal year-end closing.
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How do I become an OADC Intern or Volunteer?
What internship and volunteer opportunities does the OADC offer? The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel welcomes student interns, paralegal student interns, and volunteers.
The OADC contracts with Attorneys, Investigators, Paralegals, and Social Workers across the state to represent defendants in every stage of a criminal proceeding, including trial, appeal, and post-conviction stages. Interns and volunteers can do meaningful work related to indigent criminal defense. Placements may be within the agency or external, with our contract attorneys, depending on the intern's experience level and interests. Although the OADC accepts applications on a rolling basis, we cannot onboard any new contractors between May 8th and July 1st of any year due to our fiscal year-end closing.
What Fellowship opportunities does the OADC Offer?
The OADC offers two fellowship programs. For more information about these fellowship opportunities,
The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, or against persons with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.