Prosecution Paralegal

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. 

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hourly range for this position is $28.16 - $43.65. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 

A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service  457B Retirement Plan  140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year  Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date 

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can generally expect to work 3 days in Office and 2 days at home, but you may be called into court and should be ready to remain flexible. This position is also expected to work on at least one weekend day, as this position supports our in-custody arraignment court seven days per week. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. 

In this position you can expect to work on site at Wellington Webb Municipal Building, 201 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202.

The City Attorney's Office is seeking a Prosecution Paralegal for its Prosecution and Code Enforcement Section. This Prosecution Paralegal position will be performing paraprofessional legal work supporting the City's prosecution attorneys in criminal and administrative court environments. The work includes case preparation, research, analysis, docketing, filing, discovery, providing courtroom support, and drafting documents.

The Denver City Attorney's Office is a dynamic place to work and to practice law. We feel lucky to serve our clients and to represent the interests of the City and County of Denver.

Job duties include

Conducts legal and factual research into various cases and/or matters, such as identifying essential witnesses and evidence, interviewing witnesses, memorializing witness statements, and locating needed evidence. Prepares and provides materials, documentation, and reports on the research results.Assists with the preparation of basic pleadings and legal documents, such as motions, summons, subpoenas, exhibits, responses to discovery requests, and prepares other legal documents as requested or required.Provides support to trial attorneys in various cases and/or matters such as arraignments, trials, and hearings.Assembles and prepares documentation and/or exhibits based on materials developed during investigatory and discovery stages.Assists with the preparation of witness binders/packets for motions hearings and/or trial.Prepares exhibits for hearings including assembling and preparing trial or hearing notebooks/packets and/or exhibits.Assists with motions hearings and trials by preparing necessary documentation. Provides support functions for documentation control, coordinating exhibits and witnesses during trials and hearings, and provides immediate research and documentation retrieval when called upon.Assists attorneys with interviewing witnesses, gathering, analyzing, and researching data such as statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and regulations.Prepares drafts of written legal documents as necessary.Sets appointments and handles correspondence per attorney request.Assists with investigation of facts to ensure the strongest case possible and assists in case preparation.Assists in setting up case files, prepares requests and obtains necessary documentation. Organizes and indexes case/matter documentation making it available and easily accessible to attorneys.Files legal documentation in the proper court or filing system. Provides quality control by assuring the work product is error-free and that the work on each case file is comprehensive and up-to-date.Assists in administering routine document preparation, responds to client inquiries/ communications and performs document managementProvides coverage for staff and other duties as requested by supervisor

About You

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

We are looking for a team player who is detail-oriented and wants to be a part of a team of professionals whose primary focus is legal support. You must be self-motivated, very dependable, and able to think critically. The candidate should thrive in a demanding environment that is constantly changing and be willing to assist with additional duties when needed.

The Prosecution Paralegal should possess the following capabilities:

Experience and proficiency with the following:Microsoft Office 365 SuiteAdobe-ProWestlaw or LexisNexisAbility to effectively communicate with victims, witnesses, clients, attorneys, and other staff membersAbility to multi-task, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detailExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to work well under pressureA self-starter and team-playerExcited and motivated to learn more about the court system

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC CertificateExperience Requirement: One (1) year of full-time paralegal experience in a public or private law office, not including internshipsEducation/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirementsLicense/Certifications: None

To be considered for this position, you must include the following with your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

Resume - RequiredCover letter - Preferred

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until May 1st. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than that date at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CL2140 Paralegal I

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$28.16 - $43.65

Starting Pay

Based on experience and education

Agency

City Attorney's Office

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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