Public Defender Paralegal

Richland County Government; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Government seeks a capable paralegal support professional to assist Circuit Defender and department attorneys. The role emphasizes responsible, confidential, and complex paralegal work and efficient case administration.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree (or equivalent in legal studies) and at least three years of relevant experience, with strong clerical and secretarial skills for supporting legal staff and expedited judicial processes.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree or equivalent in legal studies.
• Over three years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential paralegal support to Circuit Defender and department attorneys.
• Provide case management and specialized duties to expedite the judicial process.
• Perform related secretarial and clerical work as assigned.

Skills

Paralegal support

Case management

Clerical skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent in legal studies

Job description

The purpose of the class is to provide responsible, confidential and complex paralegal support to the Circuit Defender and other department attorneys and staff; to provide case management and other specialized duties to expedite the judicial process and to ensure efficient and effective case administration, and to perform related secretarial and clerical work as assigned. The class is given a general outline of work to be performed and is free to develop work methods and sequences, with periodic review by supervisor.

Requires Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in legal studies or closely related field.

Requires over three years of experience