Associate Paralegal - DHS

El Paso County•El Paso, CO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you have a calling to act as a public servant and make a direct impact in the community? Do you have a strong work ethic and communication skills? Come join the El Paso County Attorney’s Office Department of Human Services Division team. The El Paso County Attorney’s Office is located in beautiful Colorado Springs. We are committed to our community and its constituents. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a wide array of practice areas as the work involves legal support and litigation for the Department of Human Services. The right candidate must take initiative, be legal-minded, relentlessly detail-oriented and a team player. Come join our dynamic team and start making a difference. APPLY TODAY!!! This entry-level position provides paralegal assistance to attorneys to support the legal efforts of the office. Provides administrative and research support services, including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact-checking; and trial preparation. This position may be part of the Paralegal career progression series, which includes Associate Paralegal, Paralegal, and Senior Paralegal. An employee is eligible to advance to the next position within the series when the employee has met the criteria for advancement as notated within the job description and has received a recommendation from the Hiring Authority. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.

Requirements

Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
Knowledge of legal terminology.
Knowledge of court rules and procedures.
Strong organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Strong proficiency in databases and software applications, such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
Ability to draft legal pleadings and correspondence.
Ability to write clearly and concisely with regard to spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and to exercise sound and professional judgment.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to communicate and work effectively verbally and in writing with County staff, Elected Officials, co-workers, and the public.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including copiers, computers, telephone, and fax machines.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
High school diploma or equivalent education.
Paralegal certificate or degree.
Two years of legal experience may substitute for the required education.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a legal environment, providing direct support to attorneys.
Experience in a local government legal environment, such as a District Attorney’s Office or County Attorney’s Office.

Responsibilities

Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
Stays in close communication with attorneys and legal staff regarding assigned caseload.
Drafts routine legal documents, such as memoranda, legal pleadings, motions, affidavits, general correspondence, contracts, regulations, bylaws, and ordinances.
May assist with coordination and review of documents; files applicable legal documents in accordance with established judicial and office policies and procedures.
Conducts routine legal research on a wide variety of subject matter areas, such as statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other sources.
Provides written analysis to attorneys when appropriate.
Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
Processes electronic filing of documents in State and Federal court as directed; assists with any non-electronic filing as necessary.
Assists with all stages of prosecution or litigation matters as directed, such as case review, drafting pleadings, trial/hearing preparation, legal processes, file management, document production, and assisting at court trials and hearings.
Responds to correspondence, telephone, and walk-in inquiries from employees, court staff, attorneys, and members of the public.
Determines needs and routes matters for handling, answers questions, and provides information as appropriate regarding cases, policies, office procedures, and services.
Provides administrative support as needed; may serve as a notary public.
Performs other duties as required.