Paralegal

West 4th Strategy • Denver, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal supports Assistant United States Attorneys in the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Colorado, which prosecutes and defends cases on behalf of the federal government. The Civil Division represents the United States in civil cases filed against it in the District of Colorado. The role supports litigation by conducting research, organizing cases, tracking court deadlines, preparing pleadings, reviewing documents, and preparing exhibits. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position based in Denver, Colorado. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a favorable federal background investigation, as well as meeting facility and system access requirements. The primary workstation is in an office with low-to-moderate noise. Relocation is not offered. Compensation is $31.64 per hour, plus a $5.42-per-hour health and welfare benefits rate. The W-2 position is offered through West 4th Strategy for the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Colorado.

Requirements

• Relevant paralegal work experience.
• Strong writing, organizational, and computer skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate Department of Justice security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass a federal background investigation and meet facility and system access requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certification or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience reviewing large quantities of documents is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and organize large quantities of emails and other documents.
• Create and use spreadsheets and databases.
• Gather factual information and materials, including agency records, court records, and other public records.
• Read, analyze, and summarize court pleadings, court orders, transcripts, files, and other factual materials, and draft memoranda as needed.
• Work with federal agencies to locate and organize information and ensure compliance with court orders.
• Perform specialized factual and legal research and write memoranda.
• Track court-imposed deadlines and assist in preparing pleadings.
• Provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys for briefs, presentations, and hearings.
• Prepare documents, exhibits, charts, and visual materials using software applications and graphics hardware such as scanners.
• Provide technical support, including enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos, and marking exhibits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits contribution as required under the Service Contract Act (SCA).
• Health insurance coverage options.
• Dental insurance coverage options.
• Vision insurance coverage options.
• 401(k) contribution options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed