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Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 70140 - 86400

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!


Join our Real Estate Unit at the Colorado Department of Law where youll play a key role supporting attorneys with litigation public meetings case and document management. This position prepares legal filings coordinates witness testimony and organizes case materials using ProLaw and other systems. Were seeking someone with strong organization and communication skills experience with civil and criminal court proceedings attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines in a fastpaced and hybrid legal environment. If youre ready to make a difference in public serviceapply today!

WHO WE ARE
The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the Peoples Lawyer. The Attorney General Phil Weiser was elected by the people of Colorado and is the States chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: Together we serve Colorado and its people advancing the rule of law protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all. Our core values and commitment to diversity equity and inclusion drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.

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This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

The Real Estate Unit in the Revenue & Regulatory Law Section represents the Colorado Division of Real Estate and the regulatory programs it administers and other programs within the R&R Section including a few independent agencies within the judicial department. Our primary work promotes consumer protection through regulating licensing and taking disciplinary action against licensed real estate professionals and enforcing unlicensed practice.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The purpose of the position is to provide legal assistant support services to the legal professionals in the Real Estate Unit and to support the other RR paralegals and attorneys as needed.

Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Prepare and file legal documents for administrative and civil proceedings including prehearing statements motions and subpoenas in coordination with attorneys.

  • Manage case files and litigation calendars by entering data into case management systems tracking deadlines and organizing case materials for hearings and trials.

  • Support administrative hearings and trials including preparing exhibits coordinating witness appearances and attending proceedings to assist with logistics and documentation.

  • Conduct legal research to support case strategy draft briefs and compile relevant case law and statutes.

  • Coordinate discovery processes including reviewing voluminous documents identifying privileged information and preparing or managing document productions.

  • Liaise with clients witnesses and opposing counsel maintaining professional communication and ensuring timely followup on case needs and requests.

  • Summarize evidence and draft legal correspondence creating digestible materials such as timelines chronologies and document summaries to support case development.

  • Assist with agenda and public meeting preparation gathering items drafting materials and tracking followups for internal team meetings and client coordination.

This recruitment may be used to fill other Paralegal positions in the Revenue & Regulatory Law section.

Salary note:Although a salary range is listed salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidates qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.

Appointment to Legal Assistant I or Legal Assistant II will depend based on the final candidates qualifications. Below are the ranges for each classification:

Legal Assistant I: $57708 $78060
Legal Assistant II: $70140 $86400

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR


We are looking for a dynamic individual who is proactive highly organized and thrives in a fast paced collaborative environment and is not afraid to independently take on projects and look for new ways to add value their team and clients. For this position we are open to either Legal Assistant I or Legal Assistant II candidates. Appointment will depend on the finalists qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any parttime experience listed will be prorated.


Legal Assistant I
Paralegal certificate obtained through either an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution.

OR

Two years of work experience in a paralegal capacity which included conducting legal research preparing drafts of legal documents and gathering and compiling data from legal references and resources.

Legal Assistant II
Paralegal certificate obtained through either an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution AND one year of paralegal experience.

OR

Three years of work experience in a paralegal capacity which included conducting legal research preparing drafts of legal documents and gathering and compiling data from legal references and resources.

Required Competencies:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Qualifications:In addition to the minimum qualifications the preferred applicant will demonstrate some or all of the qualifications below:
  • Strong case management skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience providing support to multiple team members
In addition the preferredLegal Assistant II candidateswill demonstrate some or all of the qualifications below:
  • Ability to conduct thorough legal research to advance case strategy
  • Substantial trial experience including experience working with witnesses
  • Strong litigation skills including criminal civil or administrative litigation.
  • Experience withCivil Law and a thorough understanding of civil rules of procedure
  • Experience independently drafting pleadings for review
Conditions of Employment:
  • Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
  • Both inperson and remote work will be required. More flexibility may be offered after a successful training period.
  • Colorado Department of Lawparticipatesin EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that youare authorized towork in the U.S.

Note: Candidates possessing a foreign degree must submit a translation (evaluation) of their degree from an accredited institution such as The National Association of Credential Evaluations Services in order to be given credit for the degree.

HOW TO APPLY


Required Application Materials:

  • A completed State of Colorado Application: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application provided is fully completed and clearly describes their education training and experience as it relates to this position. Applications left blank or marked See Resume will not be considered.

  • Resume: A detailed resume outlining your background skills and experiences including previously held positions and academic background. Any information regarding your skills qualifications accomplishments etc. and how you meet any of the listed preferred qualifications is highly encouraged. Your resume will be reviewed as part of the comparative analysis process.

Veterans Preference: In order to be considered for veterans preference you must attach a copy of your DD214 forms as well as any documentation required to prove disability or marital status.

Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements you will be notified that you will not proceed in the selection process for this position. If your application is rejected and you have questions you may contact Daisy Zepeda at .

Assessment Information:
Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through comparative analysis of merit and fitness. Upon meeting the minimum qualifications the next phase of the process is typically a structured application/resume review by a panel of subject matter experts against the job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this job announcement to determine technical competence depth and breadth of experience and potential job fit.

It is imperative that the Work Experience section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications experience work product and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants as the materials may be used to identify a top group for additional assessment or establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email US Mail faxed or hand delivered within ten 10 calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.

For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.


Supplemental Information

WHY WORK FOR US

We Embrace Flexibility

We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients be efficient with our time and support each other as team members which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.


We Are Committed to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
At the DOL our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations focuses on retaining our incredible talent and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected then DOL is your place to be!

We Have Strong Core Values
Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law we are: 1 principled maintaining the highest ethical standards rigorous legal analysis and careful evaluation of facts; 2 public servants who are always ensuring our work is not about us but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3 innovative by seeking to identify the best approach make deliberate decisions and look to improve; and 4 better together by working to support each other and collaborate.

We are Committed to Developing our Employees
We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing and aimed at helping our employees grow and succeed.

We Offer Excellent Benefits

In addition to the comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package including competitive medical and dental health plans employerpaid life insurance paid holidays retirement plans with Colorado PERA and vacation and sick leave earned each month there are many other unique benefits that we offer including:

The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.


The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Julie Christopher at .



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