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Job Location drjobs

Golden, CO - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 32 - 38

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

07/17/25

Division:

County Attorney Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental medical and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Jefferson County seeks a Paralegal for the Human Services Litigation Team of the County Attorneys Office. This team provides legal representation and advice concerning child abuse and/or neglect investigations dependency or neglect proceedings juvenile delinquency matters adult protection investigations and proceedings mental health cases drug and alcohol commitments public assistance applications and appeals liquor license violation prosecutions civil collections child support services records requests and subpoenas.


Under minimal supervision this employee performs litigation paralegal work to support activities of the County Attorneys Office Human Services group. The ideal candidate must have strong interpersonal skills excellent editing skills be legal-minded relentlessly detail-oriented and be a team player. The candidate must also have the proven ability to take the initiative move between diverse tasks with ease and must thrive in a high-energy collegial environment.

SCHEDULE:

This position has the potential to operate on a four-day 40-hour work week (Monday-Thursday) or a standard work week (Monday-Friday). This position also offers the opportunity for remote work on some days of the week.

COMPENSATION:

Target Hiring Range: $32.00-$38.00 USD Hourly
Compensation will be determined based on education experience and skills as well as Equal Work for Equal Pay and budgetary considerations.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs tuition reimbursement flexible schedules remote work options and more. For more information click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This position involves assisting attorneys in all aspects of legal work and may include:

Duties assigned may vary according to specific needs of the office or the allocation of the workload.


This employee is responsible for utilizing computerized data entry equipment to draft legal documents establishing and maintaining electronic filing systems tracking the progress of cases and answering inquiries pertaining to cases. Software usage includes Time Matters Hot Docs Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro.


This employee has direct contact with County departments and outside parties so you must have strong interpersonal skills. The position requires strong communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to work as a team as well as work independently to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.


This employee must be able to multitask in a cubicle environment under deadline pressure. We are looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude who will take ownership of and pride in their work and be willing to help troubleshoot problems of any size.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree plus a minimum of one year of work-related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis. Human Services casework is considered relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Paralegal certificate or associate degree and 3 years of related work experience preferred or any equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis. Human Services casework is considered relevant experience.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process please visit: Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or

Paralegal Certificate at hire or currently enrolled in a paralegal program to be completed within six months of date of hire.

Education:

Associates Degree

Experience:

Work Experience: Minimum one year

Certifications:

Languages:

Category:

Legal

Employment Type

Full-Time

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