Regulatory Hearings Legal Assistant II

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RTD EcoPass

Flexible schedules

Wellness programs

Bike-to-work program

PERA retirement options

Medical and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The State of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Administrative Hearings Section, seeks a paralegal professional to support hearings and decision drafting. The role emphasizes legal research, document preparation, and efficient management of hearing resources.

Responsibilities include operating hearing room technology, coordinating with judges, preparing draft decisions, and assisting with open records requests.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program or accredited institution.
• One year of full-time professional paralegal experience required, including legal research, data gathering, and drafting documents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day technology operations during hearings to ensure reliability.
• Facilitate and use hearing room technical resources including webcasting, displays, audio, video, and teleconferencing.
• Track and maintain notes and exhibits during hearings for official recordkeeping.
• Prepare and file hearing reports and exhibits; manage recordings.
• Provide training and presentations on hearing resources to staff and participants.
• Draft decisions for judges and commissioners as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Data gathering

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

Two years paralegal experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The State of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Administrative Hearings Section, seeks a paralegal professional to support hearings and decision drafting. The role emphasizes legal research, document preparation, and efficient management of hearing resources.

Responsibilities include operating hearing room technology, coordinating with judges, preparing draft decisions, and assisting with open records requests.