The City and County of Denver is seeking a Prosecution Paralegal for its City Attorney's Office, which serves as the chief legal counsel for the city. The role involves supporting prosecution attorneys in legal research, case preparation, and courtroom support in criminal and administrative court environments.
Responsibilities
- 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 management
- Provides coverage for staff and other duties as requested by supervisor
Skills
- Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
- One (1) year of full-time paralegal equivalent experience in a public or private law office, not including internships
- By position, possession of Paralegal Certification
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
- Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Experience and proficiency with Adobe
- Experience and proficiency with ProWestlaw or LexisNexis
- Ability to effectively communicate with victims, witnesses, clients, attorneys, and other staff members
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work well under pressure
- A self-starter and team-player
- Excited and motivated to learn more about the court system
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Company Overview
The City and County of Denver has adopted the "Adoption of Level Red-Severe Risk" Public Health Order, as amended by Colorado Public Health. It was founded in 1858, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.denvergov.org.