PARALEGAL

Mesa County, CO

9d•$27 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Assists attorneys with trial work, pre-trial litigation, and manages caseload as directed. Serves as the paralegal for the entire District Attorney’s Office. This role requires professionalism, composure, and appropriate interpersonal skills in an adversarial system, which includes contentious dealings with opposing counsel, defendants, victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and the public. The position also involves exposure to sensitive and disturbing case details, including assaults, murders, and child abuse, as well as gruesome and sexually explicit materials. Additional duties may be assigned in County Court and District Court, including assisting in the First Appearance Center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate and two (2) years experience in legal work.
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
Demonstrate professionalism, composure, and appropriate interpersonal skills during performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities that take place in this adversarial system.
Must adhere to 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office tattoo, piercing, and strict dress code and grooming policy.
Demonstrate professionalism, composure, and appropriate interpersonal skills in reviewing and/or discussing information pertaining to criminal cases.
Must be able to work under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate

Responsibilities

Serves as the paralegal for the entire District Attorney’s Office.
Attend trial and assists with tracking of admitted exhibits and the presentation of evidence through closing arguments.
Coordinate witness and travel arrangements for trial including but not limited to ensuring out of state subpoena process followed.
Evaluates evidence and makes recommendations as to its use in court proceedings.
Prepares court orders and motions in consultation with the attorney.
Communicates with attorneys, parties to proceeding, and the public regarding status of cases and procedures of the court via telephone, written correspondence, and personal contact.
Completes special projects as assigned by the attorney.
Prepares Exhibits for trials, exhibit and witness lists, and jury instructions.
Assists attorneys with litigation and trial preparations.
Coordinate and attend pre-trial interviews with victims and witnesses. Prepare documentation as necessary for these interviews. Make recommendations as to use of any evidence in court proceedings.
Locates material witnesses for trial, prepares and serves subpoenas, and monitors the status of these subpoenas.
Conducts the extradition/detainer process including but not limited to, collection of documents necessary for processing the extradition/detainer cases, and monitors/tracks the status of these cases.
Ensures all procedures are followed and deadlines are met. Maintains case files with proper documentation and paperwork.
Provides Audio and Visual technical assistance to all District Attorneys, including multi-media conversions, redactions, and produces power point presentations for court use.
Liaison between the Bad Check Restitution Program, the DA’s Office and outside law enforcement agencies. Forwards all failed bad checks to law enforcement for further investigation.
Processes all Consumer fraud, Elder Abuse complaints by working with outside agencies. Tracks/monitors these cases.
Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.
Must be able to work under tight deadlines.
Cover County Court paralegal duties as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Demonstrate professionalism, composure, and appropriate interpersonal skills during performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities that take place in this adversarial system. Must adhere to 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office tattoo, piercing, and strict dress code and grooming policy.
Demonstrate professionalism, composure, and appropriate interpersonal skills in reviewing and/or discussing information pertaining to criminal cases.
Monitor pretrial orders and attorney dockets, ensure all cases set for trial are properly endorsed and witnesses are under subpoena, assist attorney with pretrial interviews of witnesses for trials and generate memorandums for discovery when required, and ensure all reports, media, evidence, and necessary documents are obtained for discovery pursuant to Rule 16 obligations.
Testify in Court if necessary.
Ensure witnesses are called off their subpoenas when trial or hearing dates are continued.
Assist all attorneys in researching and organizing global plea considerations.
May assist attorneys in the First Appearance Center as needed.
Cover District Court trials as needed.