Criminal Defense Paralegal — Flexible Schedule

State of Colorado; Brighton (CO); In loco; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

FSA – Healthcare and Dependent Care

HSA Plan with Employer Contribution

Generous Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

Flexible Schedules

11 paid holidays

Mental Health Resources

Colorado PERA

Descrizione del lavoro

The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender (OSPD) is seeking a Paralegal to support trial and appellate work in regional offices. You will organize discovery, prepare case files, and assist attorneys with research, motions, and preparing documents in a fast-paced defense environment.

Ideal candidates have ABA-approved paralegal certification or equivalent education, strong organizational skills, and bilingual abilities are a plus.

Competenze

• Paralegal certificate from ABA approved program or accredited institution.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in social sciences, humanities or related field.
• Two years of training/experience in legal support functions such as organizing large legal files, legal research, client communications, drafting or proofreading documents.

Mansioni

• Manages and organizes discovery, builds trial notebooks, creates digital bookmarks and indexes for attorneys.
• Reviews and summarizes discovery, orders transcripts, notes significant matters for defense.
• Searches case-related information to support defense strategies and trial preparation.
• Drafts and revises motions, briefs and memoranda under attorney direction; files pleadings and motions.
• Tracks case status and timelines to ensure filings comply with procedures; keeps lawyers and clients informed.
• Provides support for hearings or trials, including jury selection, witness tracking, exhibits, and AV technical support.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the defense team and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

Conoscenze

Independent work

Team coordination

Prioritize multitasking

Decision making

Organizational skills

Legal research

Formazione

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Associate or Bachelor's degree in social sciences/related field

Two years of legal support experience

Descrizione del lavoro

The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender (OSPD) is seeking a Paralegal to support trial and appellate work in regional offices. You will organize discovery, prepare case files, and assist attorneys with research, motions, and preparing documents in a fast-paced defense environment.

Ideal candidates have ABA-approved paralegal certification or equivalent education, strong organizational skills, and bilingual abilities are a plus.