About Our Job

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The full pay range for this position is $28.87- $44.75 based on your experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: 

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 
• 457B Retirement Plan 
• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
• Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
• Free RTD Eco Pass
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date 

Who We Are

The Mission of the  Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 120 attorneys and 180 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver, and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is John Walsh.

Location

This position reports on site from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202.

What You’ll Do 

We are currently seeking a Certified Paralegal I to join the Denver District Attorney’s Office. In order to be considered for this position you must possess a Paralegal Certification.

In this position, you will:

• Reviews, analyzes, drafts and identifies various documentation by conducting legal and factual research into various cases and/or matters. Prepares and provides materials, documentation, and reports on the research results as well as facilitating open records requests and meetings
• Assists with the preparation of basic pleadings such as motions, summons, subpoenas, exhibits, resolutions and requests and responses to discovery and prepares other legal documents as requested or required. Provides litigation support to attorneys in various cases and/or matters such as depositions, trials and hearings
• Assembles and prepares documentation and/or exhibits based on materials developed during investigatory and discovery stages. Assists other Paralegals, at higher levels, with the preparation of witness binders for deposition and trial. Prepares exhibits for hearings including assembling and preparing trial notebooks and/or exhibits
• Assists with depositions and trials by preparing necessary documentation to commence, continue, or terminate proceedings as instructed
• Provides support functions for documentation control, coordinating exhibits and witnesses during trials and hearings, and provides immediate research and documentation retrieval when called upon. Arranges for documentation reproduction and maintains records of the related job functions
• Assists attorneys with interviewing clients, gathering, analyzing, and researching data such as statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and regulations. Prepares drafts of written legal documents as necessary
• Assists with minimal investigation of facts to determine causes of action 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
• Assists in administering routine contract preparation/execution, responds to client inquiries/communications and performs document management

Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CL2140 Paralegal I

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$29.56 - $45.82

Target Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

District Attorney

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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