Senior Paralegal (Financial Fraud)

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.

Minimum qualifications are:

• Three years of work experience in a paralegal capacity which included organization and management of a large amount of files preparing drafts of legal documents and collaboration with multiple attorneys.
  
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• Paralegal certificate obtained through either an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution AND one year of work experience in a paralegal capacity which included organization and management of a large amount of files preparing drafts of legal documents and collaboration with multiple attorneys
  
  
  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.
  
  

Required Competencies:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

• Effective oral and written communication with internal and external customers

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills

• Ability to research analyze and compile data

• Timemanagement skills including the ability to multitask and effectively manage competing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines

• Ability to work well with a diverse range of customers and work collaboratively on a team

Preferred Qualifications:In addition to the minimum qualifications if you possess any of the following specifically include the details on your application. This information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants.

• Experience with criminal law and prosecution of criminal offenses
• Experience with trial presentation software
• Experience supporting large volumes of discovery and managing and disseminating discovery
• Knowledge of the litigation process
• Familiarity with the grand jury process
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with ProLaw or similar case management and tracking systems
• Experience as a litigation paralegal especially in financial fraud crimes/securities fraud/criminal law
• Experience coordinating crossfunctional teams including but not limited to law enforcement and criminal investigators.

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• Members of the Financial Fraud team are expected to work inoffice during trial preparation and as needed. Otherwise the team functions on a flexible hybrid schedule.
• Occasional travel including overnight travel may be required.

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 Amy Hildebrand 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.

• Technical Competence Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.

• Depth and Breadth of Experience Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement and demonstrates the level of responsibility assigned.
• Job Fit Experience will be evaluated to determine how well experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.

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.

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:

• Medical and dentalhealth plans
• Employerpaid life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave earned each month
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a repayment plan while working fulltime for a qualified employer.
• Free access to an onsite fitness center
• Strong flexible retirement benefits including 401K and 457 plans
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State personnel system
• Excellent worklife programs such as flexible work schedules professional development opportunities and an employee discount program

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 .