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Company | State of Colorado |
Address | Denver, CO, United States |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Category | Government Administration |
Expires | 2023-07-09 |
Posted at | 11 months ago |
Department Information
- 401(k) and 457 Supplemental Retirement Plans
- State Paid Short-Term Disability
- Colorado PERA
- Generous Paid Time Off
- State Paid Life Insurance
- Basic Vision Insurance - included with medical plans
- FSA – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Access to Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
- 6 Health Plans- Kaiser & Cigna options
- HSA Plan with Employer Contribution
- 11 paid holidays
- Dental Insurance
- Reviews and summarizes discovery, videos, and witness interviews. Identifies matters of significance and brings to the attention of the defense team. Reviews discovery with the client. Requests and reviews client records, court records and transcripts to complete case files.
- Searches case-related information as requested by the attorney such as, trending media, news publications, and anything referencing the case, client, codefendants or witnesses that may assist in the preparation of the case, hearing, trial, juror selection or defense strategies.
- Provides support for hearings or trials as requested by the attorney including, but not limited to, jury selection; tracking of witnesses; tracking of exhibits; client communication; note taking and documentation of events; coordination of trial materials; and, technical assistance with audio/visual platforms for evidence and Power-Point presentations.
- Drafts and responds to correspondence from clients, client family members, and representatives from collateral agencies, to obtain and exchange pertinent information in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Tracks and monitors case status and critical timelines on assigned cases to ensure court filings are processed in accordance with established criminal procedures, rules and laws. Keeps attorneys and clients apprised, as appropriate.
- Under the attorney’s direction and review, drafts routine and standard motions, briefs and legal memoranda. Proofreads and edits motions prepared by attorneys. Files pleadings and motions. Redacts documents.
- Reviews client charges, pleadings, and court orders and researches legal issues as requested by the attorney such as, searching and reviewing statutes, case law, and legal articles for legal precedent, mitigation and sentencing considerations. May assist attorneys in identifying potential conflicts of interest.
- Performs a variety of administrative tasks as needed to support the defense team and client, which requires the processing of forms, documents and transactions in accordance with State Office policy and procedure.
- Paralegals in the trial offices may prepare appellate packets and coordinate with the Appellate office to ensure timely provision of materials. Paralegals in Appellate, review appellate packets and communicate with the trial offices and other counsel about additional materials needed to timely file Notices of Appeal or complete the record.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Manages and organizes discovery. Converts electronic files to PDF and other formats. Builds trial notebooks, creates digital bookmarks and indexes for easy reference and access by the attorneys and defense team. Creates spreadsheets to manage and organize case records and information including, but not limited to, discovery, witnesses, evidence and exhibits.
- Keeps attorneys and defense teams updated as new information is added to the case files.
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal studies program or accredited institution;
- One year of a combination of education, training or experience performing legal support functions such as, organizing and preparing large legal case files for review by an attorney or presentation in court; legal research; preparing drafts of legal documents; and, compiling and analyzing records and data from legal sources.
- Experience working with large case files;
- A bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or related field;
- Experience conducting legal research;
- Experience in a public defender system;
- Experience working with indigent populations.
- English language, grammar and punctuation;
- Basic understanding of legal terminology;
- General understanding of court and legal processes.
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Ability to learn and utilize Adobe Acrobat and audio/visual software and equipment;
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with members of the Public Defense system, court personnel, witnesses, and representatives of collateral agencies;
- Ability to process and organize large amounts of information.
- Ability to establish positive and respectful working relationships with clients, client families and persons of diverse backgrounds;
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
- High degree of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality;
- Ability to learn and apply relevant criminal procedures, rules and laws;
- Proficiency in standard software applications such as, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power-Point), internet browsers, and e-mail;
- Strong client service focus;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Research skills;
- Ability to complete tasks and assignments with frequent interruptions;
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