Remote Legal Research Attorney for Colorado Courts

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 78.000 - 113.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Judicial Department of the State of Colorado is seeking a highly skilled Legal Research Attorney to provide complex legal research for the bench across a judicial district. This remote-eligible, term-limited role supports judges by researching issues, advising on course of action, and drafting initial opinions.

Graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the Colorado Bar, and eligibility to practice are required.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Certification of admission to the Bar of the State of Colorado.
• Experience providing legal research for judges a plus.
• Ability to advise judges and develop course of action based on research.

Aufgaben

• Researches legal issues presented by parties during litigation.
• Advises judges on research results and assists in developing an appropriate course of action.
• Writes the first draft of opinions issued by the court.
• Reviews documents and pleadings filed with the court as assigned.
• Maintains library materials and research subscriptions.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Judicial advisement

Drafting opinions

Library management

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor / Law degree

Colorado Bar admission

Tools

Legal research databases

Law library resources

Jobbeschreibung

The Judicial Department of the State of Colorado is seeking a highly skilled Legal Research Attorney to provide complex legal research for the bench across a judicial district. This remote-eligible, term-limited role supports judges by researching issues, advising on course of action, and drafting initial opinions.

Graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the Colorado Bar, and eligibility to practice are required.