Paralegal – Public Defender’s Office | Flexible Schedule & PTO

State of Colorado; Brighton; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Basic Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

State Paid Life Insurance

State Paid Short-Term Disability

FSA – Healthcare and Dependent Care

HSA Plan with Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

Flexible Schedules

11 paid holidays

Mental Health Resources

Colorado PERA

401(k) and 457 Plans

Job summary

Office of the Colorado State Public Defender is seeking a Paralegal to support trial offices with criminal defense cases. The role emphasizes organizing discovery, preparing case files, and coordinating with defense attorneys to ensure timely filings and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities include reviewing discovery materials, drafting standard motions, and assisting with trial preparation, including witness tracking and exhibit management.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program or equivalent.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in related fields accepted.
• Two years of training/experience in legal support functions acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage discovery, convert files, build trial notebooks and indexes.
• Review and summarize discovery, videos and witness interviews; request transcripts.
• Draft and edit routine motions, briefs and legal memoranda under attorney direction.
• Provide support for hearings/trials including jury selection, witnesses and exhibits.

Skills

Independence

Multitasking

Legal research

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate (ABA approved)

Associates or Bachelor's degree in social sciences / humanities

Two years of related legal support experience

Job description

Office of the Colorado State Public Defender is seeking a Paralegal to support trial offices with criminal defense cases. The role emphasizes organizing discovery, preparing case files, and coordinating with defense attorneys to ensure timely filings and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities include reviewing discovery materials, drafting standard motions, and assisting with trial preparation, including witness tracking and exhibit management.