Paralegal - Human Services

** JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:

** Under minimal supervision, this employee performs litigation paralegal work to support activities of the County Attorney's Office Human Services group. This position will be focused primarily on preparing, reviewing and organizing documents for electronic discovery. 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.

** 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,  for our Total Rewards summary.

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

- Other duties as assigned   Duties assigned may vary according to specific needs of the office or the allocation of the workload.  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:

** Experience**: A minimum of one year of related work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis. Human Services casework is considered relevant experience.
** Education**:
Associates Degree  
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

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:

Prior experience working in a law office or legal department.  Familiarity with the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure and experience with    electronic discovery and electronic court filing preferred. Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Word, Ability to read and interpret statutes and legislation.  Strong time management and prioritization skills.  Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and reference checks.

** 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 are 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.
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### Employee Total Rewards and Benefits

A wide variety of great benefit opportunities helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle in balance with a generous leave & holiday schedule.

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Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
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