Paralegal I - Prosecution and Code Enforcement

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

4d • $30 - $46 • Hybrid

About The Position

The City Attorney's Office serves as the chief legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Auditor, City Clerk and Recorder, and all City agencies. Its responsibilities include handling city lawsuits, prosecuting ordinance violations, providing victim support in criminal cases, representing the city in investigations and litigation, advising on contractual and transactional matters, offering regulatory and compliance assistance, addressing employment matters for the city's more than 12,000 workers, and providing guidance on local, state, and federal law. With a team of over 250 individuals, the City Attorney’s Office is dedicated to protecting resident welfare, enhancing neighborhood quality of life, and responsibly managing taxpayer funds. As advocates for effective governance, transparency, and accountability, the office empowers the city to do its work and prioritizes ethical conduct in all city operations. Whether working with city agencies, engaging community stakeholders, or collaborating with external legal counsel, the office leverages its collective expertise to navigate complex legal challenges and advance key city priorities. The City Attorney's Office is seeking a Prosecution Paralegal for its Prosecution and Code Enforcement Section. This Prosecution Paralegal position will be performing paraprofessional legal work supporting the City's prosecution attorneys in criminal and administrative court environments. The work includes case preparation, research, analysis, docketing, filing, discovery, providing courtroom support, and drafting documents. The Denver City Attorney's Office is a dynamic place to work and to practice law. We feel lucky to serve our clients and to represent the interests of the City and County of Denver.

Requirements

• Experience and proficiency with the following: Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Adobe-Pro, Westlaw 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements

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

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 + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1st month of start date
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
• Free RTD Eco Pass

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED