Senior Paralegal (Labor Unit)
Senior Paralegal
The Labor Unit within the State Services Section is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its dedicated team serving the people of Colorado. The Unit provides general counsel to three key state agencies: the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA), and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA). Our work spans a broad range of responsibilities, including representing our clients in litigation in state, federal, and administrative courts at the trial and appellate levels. The Unit also advises clients on day-to-day legal issues, board representation, open meetings and open records matters, rulemaking, and drafting both formal and informal legal opinions.
This position supports Labor Unit attorneys across all aspects of their legal work while also handling key office management and organizational tasks. Responsibilities include researching, reviewing, organizing, and drafting legal pleadings; coordinating directly with clients and opponents and drafting pleadings, settlement memos, and settlement agreements in enforcement matters; drafting aspects of pleadings and appellate briefs like tables of contents and authorities and analyzing appellate and civil procedure rules to ensure compliance therewith; and verifying factual and procedural information. The role also involves assisting with witness preparation for hearings, depositions, interviews, and other trial-related needs, as well as supporting attorneys in presenting evidence before the Office of Administrative Courts and in state and federal district courts. Additionally, this position serves as a liaison among attorneys, client agencies, pro se litigants, witnesses, other Department of Law units, the Office of Administrative Courts, and state and federal trial and appellate courts.
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Minimum qualifications are:
- Three years of work experience in a paralegal capacity which must have included conducting legal research, preparing drafts of legal documents, and gathering and compiling data from legal references and resources.
OR
- Paralegal certificate obtained through either an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution AND one year of work experience in a paralegal capacity which must have included conducting legal research, preparing drafts of legal documents, and gathering and compiling data from legal references and resources.
- A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school may substitute for the required certificate If qualifying under the substitution, you are required to provide a copy of your transcripts at the time of application (we accept unofficial transcripts).
In addition to the minimum qualifications, if you possess any of the following specifically include the details on your application. This information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Effective oral and written communication with internal and external customers
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Ability to research, analyze, and compile data
- Time-management skills, including the ability to multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work well with a diverse range of customers and work collaboratively on a team
Recent work experience beyond one year of supporting multiple attorneys
Experience with ProLaw or a similar case management system
Experience with Google Workspace
Experience working with matters related to state government and/or labor laws
Experience organizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously including managing multiple hard deadlines
Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
This position offers flexible work arrangements. New employees are expected to work in-office 5 days a week. Additional flexibility will be considered for employees after a successful onboarding and training period. Please note, flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.
A completed State of Colorado Application: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application provided is fully completed and clearly describes their education, training and experience as it relates to this position. Applications left blank or marked "See Resume" will not be considered.
Current Resume: A detailed resume outlining your background skills and experiences including previously held positions and academic background, is required at the time of application. This document will be used to assess candidates during the comparative analysis process.
A Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and any information regarding your skills, qualifications, accomplishments, etc. This document will be used to assess candidates during the comparative analysis process.
Veteran's Preference: In order to be considered for veteran's preference you must attach a copy of your DD214 forms as well as any documentation required to prove disability or marital status.