Human Services Paralegal Jobs

Apply By:
08/24/23
Division:
County Attorney Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
Description:
Jefferson County seeks a Paralegal for the Human Services Litigation Team of the County Attorney's Office. This team provides legal representation and advice concerning child abuse and/or neglect investigations, dependency or neglect proceedings, juvenile delinquency matters, adult protection investigations and proceedings, mental health cases, drug and alcohol commitments, public assistance applications and appeals, liquor license violation prosecutions, civil collections, child support services, records requests and subpoenas.
Under minimal supervision, this employee performs litigation paralegal work to support activities of the County Attorney's Office Human Services group.
This position has the potential to operate on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday). This position also offers opportunity for hybrid work, with options to split remote and in-office work.
Target Hire Range: $27.00 – $34.00 USD Hourly
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.
Benefits: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.
Essential Duties:
This position involves assisting attorneys in all aspects of legal work and may include:
Preparing legal files for court hearings
Direct contact with the public, caseworkers, therapists, opposing attorneys, pro se parents, and the Court
Filing time sensitive documents
Assisting with trial preparation
Preparing correspondence and a variety of legal documents
Electronic filing of state court documents
Drafting routine pleadings in state court
Preparing, reviewing and organizing documents for electronic discovery
Redacting, numbering and compiling files
Drafting privilege logs
Performing a variety of clerical functions to relieve attorneys of day-to-day administrative functions of the office
Other duties as assigned
Duties assigned may vary according to specific needs of the office or the allocation of the workload.
This employee is responsible for utilizing computerized data entry equipment to draft legal documents, establishing and maintaining electronic filing systems, tracking the progress of cases and answering inquiries pertaining to cases. Software usage includes Time Matters, Hot Docs, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro.
This employee has direct contact with County departments and outside parties so you must have strong interpersonal skills. The position requires strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work as a team as well as work independently to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
This employee must be able to multitask in a cubicle environment under deadline pressure. We are looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude who will take ownership of and pride in their work and be willing to help troubleshoot problems of any size.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree AND
A minimum of one year of related work experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis. Human Services casework is considered relevant experience
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
3 years of related work experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis. Human Services casework is considered relevant experience
Additional Information:
Must have excellent typing and data entry skills and sophisticated computer skills. Familiarity with the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure and experience with electronic discovery and electronic court filing preferred.
Must be deadline-oriented and must be proficient in Time Matters within two months of hire date.
Offer of employment contingent on upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification and/or references.
Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities.
Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal.
For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs
Questions:
County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or [email protected]
Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or [email protected]
Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or [email protected]
Education:
High School Diploma
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year
Certifications:
Languages:
English
Category:
Legal