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Job Description
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Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
08/05/25
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:
The Jefferson County Attorney’s Office is seeking a Paralegal to provide a high level of strategic support and coordination for County Attorney staff and clients .
This position primarily provides support to the County Attorney’s transactional team but will also have the opportunity to support the litigation team as the need arises. Prior experience in a legal office providing transactional paralegal support such as monitoring contracts and leases, drafting resolutions and ordinances, preparing real estate documents for closings and managing land use and property tax documents is a plus for this position.
The ideal candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, excellent editing skills, be legal- minded, relentlessly detail-oriented, and a team player. The candidate must also have the proven ability to take initiative, mov e between diverse tasks with ease, and must thrive in a high-energy, collegial environment.
This is a unique opportunity for someone interested in gaining experience in a wide array of transactional practice areas as the work covers different areas of policy matters that directly affect the health, safety and well-being of the County’s residents. Additionally, this position may support the litigation team’s work, such as drafting and filing pleadings, calendaring deadlines, review ing discovery, and conducting legal research. If you have experience in these areas and a calling to act as a public servant and make a direct impact on the community, we encourage you to apply.
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:
Hiring Range: $32-38 USD Hourly
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills , as well as budgetary and E qual Work for Equal Pay 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:- Performs essential paralegal functions for attorneys in the County Attorney's office in practice in all courts.
- Preparing and editing legal documents, such as contracts, leases, and licenses.
- Monitoring contracts and leases for expiration and renewals.
- Editing resolutions, ordinances, policies and routing documents.
- Acts as liaison with clients, other law firms, courts, and other agencies.
- Electronically files court documents using PACER, Lexis/Nexis File & Serve, and the U.S. District Court ECF filing systems, and trains others in the use of such systems.
- Mai ntain ca se files, fil es an d manages documents.
- Pro vides assistance an d coverage as needed for absences of other paralegals in contracts, land use, zoning and other duties as requested .
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of one year of experience as paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm, corporate legal departments, or government agencies, or related experience.
Preferred Qualification: Paralegal Certificate or Associate’s degree. Three years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant working on transactional matters in a legal environment, corporate legal department, or government agency .
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities :- Prior experience working in a law office or legal department.
- Strong written and oral communication.
- Independent critical thinking and analysis.
- Strong problem-solving aptitude.
- Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office suite ( i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint etc.) Adobe Acrobat Pro and experiment with new software and systems.
- Ability to read and interpret statutes and legislation.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Attention to detail and deadlines.
Additional Job Information:- Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
- Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
- In any materials you submit , you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
- All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
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 .
For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs
Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us
Education:
Associate's Degree
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year
Certifications:
Languages:
Category:
Legal - Performs essential paralegal functions for attorneys in the County Attorney's office in practice in all courts.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Jefferson County Government
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