Criminal Defense Paralegal – Flexible Schedule & Benefits

State of Colorado; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

FSA / HSA

Job summary

The Colorado State Public Defender’s Office seeks a Paralegal to support trial teams across regional offices. You will organize discovery, prepare case materials, and assist attorneys with legal research, writing, and documentation while upholding confidentiality and defense team procedures.

Ideal candidates have an ABA-approved paralegal certificate or applicable degrees, with strong organizational and research skills and commitment to serving indigent clients.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program or accredited institution.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in social sciences, humanities or related field.
• Two years of training/experience performing legal support functions.

Responsibilities

• Manages and organizes discovery, converts electronic files to PDF, builds trial notebooks and indexes.
• Reviews and summarizes discovery, videos, and witness interviews; orders transcripts and identifies significant matters.
• Reviews client charges, pleadings, and court orders; researches statutes, case law, and legal articles for precedent and sentencing considerations.
• Searches case-related information to assist in case preparation, hearings, and trial strategies.
• Keeps attorneys updated as new information is added to case files.
• Drafts routine motions, briefs and legal memoranda under attorney direction; proofs and files documents.

Skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Legal research

Legal writing

Team coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

ABA-approved Paralegal certificate

Associates degree in social sciences or related field

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, humanities or related field

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

The Colorado State Public Defender’s Office seeks a Paralegal to support trial teams across regional offices. You will organize discovery, prepare case materials, and assist attorneys with legal research, writing, and documentation while upholding confidentiality and defense team procedures.

Ideal candidates have an ABA-approved paralegal certificate or applicable degrees, with strong organizational and research skills and commitment to serving indigent clients.