Criminal Defense Paralegal – Flexible Schedule, PTO

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

State Paid Life Insurance

State Paid 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 and Well-Being Resources

Colorado PERA

401(k) and 457 Plans

Job summary

Colorado State Public Defender’s Office in Colorado is seeking a Paralegal to support regional trial offices. You will learn and apply criminal procedures, organize discovery, and assist with a range of litigation needs under the guidance of a defense attorney.

The role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and collaboration with a defense team to support indigent clients and ensure effective representation in criminal matters.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in social sciences, humanities or related field.
• Two years of experience in legal support functions such as organizing large case files, legal research, and drafting documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize discovery; convert files to PDF; build trial notebooks and indexes.
• Review and summarize discovery, videos and interviews; order transcripts; keep case files updated.
• Draft motions, briefs and legal memoranda; file pleadings and redact documents.
• Track case status and deadlines; coordinate trial materials and exhibits.
• Provide support for hearings/trials, including jury selection and witness tracking.

Skills

Independent work

Initiative

Deadline oriented

Legal research

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

Paralegal certificate (ABA approved)

Associates or BA in social sciences/humanities

Two years legal support experience

Job description

Colorado State Public Defender’s Office in Colorado is seeking a Paralegal to support regional trial offices. You will learn and apply criminal procedures, organize discovery, and assist with a range of litigation needs under the guidance of a defense attorney.

The role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and collaboration with a defense team to support indigent clients and ensure effective representation in criminal matters.