Paralegal

Provides high-level support in case management, research, and documentation, in performing essential case management support for attorneys within the District Attorney’s Office. 

• Assist attorneys with felony and misdemeanor case preparation and case management, including records, exhibit and witness management. 
• Support attorneys throughout the pendency of a case from preliminary hearing through trial. 
• Perform complex audio/video redactions and prepare media for trial use.
• Collaborates with victim advocates on testimony and trial preparation and coordinates witness appearance and travel. 
• Manages trial presentation software, creates PowerPoint presentations, and organizes necessary media equipment. 
• Responds to inquiries from attorneys, law enforcement, witnesses, and the public.
• Drafts and files pleadings and composes general correspondence.
• Assists with other duties or special projects as assigned.

To be successful, our candidate should have the following knowledge, skill, and abilities:

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal documentation format sufficient to be able to read, interpret, and prepare legal documents.
• Thorough knowledge of legal processes in a district attorney’s office.  Skill in reading, interpreting, and applying legal documents.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong work ethic.
• Strong commitment to working with a team and demonstrated ability to collaborate and effectively work with other employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to work with attorneys and provide a high-quality work product to assist them in successfully performing their responsibilities and prosecuting cases.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures sufficient to be able to organize and maintain files, records, and schedules and to obtain and/or relay information and process documents in a timely manner.
• Skill in examining documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Skill in prioritizing, coordinating and scheduling work to allow for efficient and effective completion of work assignments.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to adapt in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound and professional judgment, sometimes under stressful and sensitive conditions.
• Must have ability to work in a standard office environment and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs: MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, as well as the ability to master internal District Attorney legal software, such as ACTION.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to seeking justice, preserving community safety, and making the criminal justice system better.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

• Three (3) years of paralegal or legal support experience in a legal office.
• Type 60-70 w.p.m. with accuracy.
• Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public.
  
  

MORE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:
To be considered for this position, a cover letter and resume are required with this application.

The 17^th Judicial District Attorney’s office serves both Adams and Broomfield Counties.  As such, this position may require travel between the Broomfield office and the Brighton Office. 
 
Education: Paralegal Certificate from a college or technical school; preferably containing classes and coursework in criminal law. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

 

Salary : $60,315 - $84,441