Paralegal I

City of Boulder•Boulder, CO

16d•$31 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

(Prosecutorial Paralegal) Under general supervision, this non-exempt position performs a wide variety of paralegal duties, with occasional legal clerical work, in a municipal prosecution law practice, including but not limited to file keeping, responding to discovery requests, assisting the preparation of cases for trial, contacting victims regarding restitution, and being the primary front-office presence. Duties of the position include drafting legal documents, conducting research (legal and other) and analysis, and providing a full range of paralegal support to accomplish City of Boulder objectives. PROSECUTION PARALEGAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinates the administrative workflow of the prosecution division of the Boulder City Attorney’s office. Ensures timely responses to requests for electronic discovery from pro se defendants and defense attorneys. Assists prosecutors in case preparation by reviewing casefiles and subpoenaing necessary witnesses for trial and administrative hearings. Contacts victims and coordinates restitution requests. Files both routine and occasional pleadings in the Boulder Municipal Court and State Court with proper training and supervision. Attends sessions of court and screen defendants for potential diversion. Creates appropriate model forms/templates and training City employees in the use of these forms. Conduct research into a wide variety of municipal matters as assigned. Works cooperatively and supportively as part of a team. Participates regularly in professional trainings and development. Performs other duties as assigned. Knows and complies with City and department policies and adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies. Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to City property.

Requirements

Ability to be organized, accurate and successfully manage frequently changing priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively and confidentially orally and in writing, including ability to prepare professional, concise and grammatically correct written documents.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, various representatives of public or private entities, policy making bodies, and members of the public.
Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making in solving problems and meeting organizational objectives.
Ability to obtain a working knowledge of laws, legal codes, procedures, practices, precedents, regulations, and agency rules of the law practice area within the introductory period.
Ability to obtain a working knowledge of policy, legislative and charter requirements sufficient to support attorneys on matters that encompass a wide variety of municipal law issues within the introductory period.
Ability to obtain a working knowledge of principles and practices of general law sufficient to collaborate with attorneys and other paralegals within the introductory period.
Ability to work under pressure and appropriately prioritize and meet varying and stringent deadlines.
Knowledge of issue analysis and other relevant techniques sufficient to gather information and formulate appropriate recommendations in oral or written form.
Skills and proficiency in computer information systems and personal computer applications, including recent versions of Microsoft Word and Excel and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, legal technology, legal administration, legal studies, or legal services from an institution approved by the ABA is accredited.
Four (4) years of related experience may substitute for the education requirement.
No experience is required for this role.

Nice To Haves

Ability to adapt, interpret and apply written guidelines, precedents and standardized work practices to a variety of situations.
Ability to anticipate issues, prioritize responses and related work, and provide options to attorney or other City staff to address those issues.
Knowledge of and demonstrated interest in criminal law, restorative justice, victim advocacy, homelessness, data keeping, and/or racial justice.
Knowledge and demonstrated understanding in issue analysis and other relevant techniques sufficient to gather information and formulate appropriate recommendations in oral or written form.
Knowledge and demonstrated understanding in principles and practices of general law sufficient to collaborate with attorneys and other paralegals.
Knowledge and demonstrated understanding in laws, legal codes, procedures, practices, precedents, regulations, and agency rules of the law practice area.
Knowledge and demonstrated understanding in policy, legislative and charter requirements sufficient to support attorneys on matters that encompass a wide variety of municipal law issues.
Skills at an excellent level in computer information systems and personal computer applications, including recent versions of Microsoft Word and Excel and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Previous experience in municipal law/government agencies.
Four (4) years of experience in paralegal-level work with increasing levels of autonomy and responsibility.
Completion of additional certifications or trainings benefiting the law practice area.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the administrative workflow of the prosecution division of the Boulder City Attorney’s office.
Ensures timely responses to requests for electronic discovery from pro se defendants and defense attorneys.
Assists prosecutors in case preparation by reviewing casefiles and subpoenaing necessary witnesses for trial and administrative hearings.
Contacts victims and coordinates restitution requests.
Files both routine and occasional pleadings in the Boulder Municipal Court and State Court with proper training and supervision.
Attends sessions of court and screen defendants for potential diversion.
Creates appropriate model forms/templates and training City employees in the use of these forms.
Conduct research into a wide variety of municipal matters as assigned.
Works cooperatively and supportively as part of a team.
Participates regularly in professional trainings and development.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knows and complies with City and department policies and adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies.
Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents.
Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.
Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
Reports all accidents and damage to City property.