Paralegal / Senior Paralegal - Litigation Employment

City Of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

390d • $59,370 - $77,687

About The Position

The Paralegal / Senior Paralegal position within the City Attorney's Office focuses on providing legal support primarily in employment law and litigation matters. The role involves assisting attorneys in various legal processes, managing case files, and preparing legal documents. This position is non-exempt and at-will, reporting directly to the Litigation / Employment Division Chief.

Requirements

• One year of full-time paralegal or legal support experience for Paralegal position
• Five years of full-time paralegal or legal support experience for Senior Paralegal position
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study
• Possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Possess or obtain within six months of hire a Colorado Notary designation

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with employment litigation matters
• Experience working in a government or municipality setting

Responsibilities

• Calendar and schedule meetings
• Review and process incoming and outgoing documents; manage discovery
• Assist in formulating case and matter plans; maintain case and matter files
• Provide case management; draft and format legal documents and correspondence
• Assist in adversarial proceedings and administrative legal processes (e.g., witness coordination, exhibit preparation, and oral/written presentation)
• Assist with document collection
• Develop new processes and procedures; prepare statistical reports

Benefits

• Additional compensation based on position and assignments including shift differential, pay differential, special assignment, hazard pay, tuition reimbursement, overtime, and vacation sell back

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree