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Company | State of Colorado |
Address | Montrose, CO, United States |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Category | Government Administration |
Expires | 2023-06-04 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
Department Information
- State Paid Life Insurance
- Access to Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
- Dental Insurance
- Colorado PERA
- 6 Health Plans- Kaiser and Cigna options
- 401(k) and 457 Supplemental Retirement Plans
- 11 paid holidays
- FSA – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- HSA Plan with Employer Contribution
- Basic Vision Insurance - included with medical plans
- State Paid Short-Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 other duties as assigned.
- Keeps attorneys and defense teams updated as new information is added to the case files.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 in a public defender system;
- Experience conducting legal research;
- Experience working with indigent populations.
- A bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or related field;
- Experience working with large case files;
- General understanding of court and legal processes.
- Basic understanding of legal terminology;
- English language, grammar and punctuation;
- Ability to learn and utilize Adobe Acrobat and audio/visual software and equipment;
- Ability to establish positive and respectful working relationships with clients, client families and persons of diverse backgrounds;
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Strong client service focus;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Proficiency in standard software applications such as, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power-Point), internet browsers, and e-mail;
- Research skills;
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with members of the Public Defense system, court personnel, witnesses, and representatives of collateral agencies;
- Ability to complete tasks and assignments with frequent interruptions;
- Ability to learn and apply relevant criminal procedures, rules and laws;
- High degree of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality;
- Ability to process and organize large amounts of information.
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
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