Paralegal

Colorado’s 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is located in beautiful Colorado Springs. We are committed to our community and our mission to administer justice, advocate for victims and partner with law enforcement and citizens in this community in the deterrence and prevention of crime. The office has a staff of 250 employees comprised of attorneys, investigators, and support personnel.

Education and/or Experience:

• Paralegal Degree or Certificate from a college or technical school; preferably containing classes and coursework in criminal law
• Minimum two years experience in legal field

or

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of:

• Criminal law and rules, regulations and procedures governing the criminal court process
• Legal terminology and regulations governing the filing and recording of legal documents

Skilled in:

• Working independently and exercising sound and professional judgment, sometimes under stressful and sensitive conditions
• Developing effective working relationships with peers, witnesses, law enforcement officials, defense counsel and general public
• Legal writing, research and trial preparation

Summary of Functions:

• Works with team investigators and attorneys in trial preparation; orders reports, medical records and other documents necessary for trial; prepares trial notebooks; participates in witness interviews when necessary.
• Prepares legal documents such as affidavits, witness lists, motions, orders, amended charging documents and petitions for reimbursement for review, approval, and use by attorney; when appropriate, files documents with court; composes general correspondence.
• Reports witness updates to attorneys; contacts witnesses to confirm appearances; coordinates witnesses’ testimony date and time with attorney and follows up with witnesses; makes travel and lodging arrangements when necessary; explains legal proceedings to witnesses; greets witnesses at the courthouse before testimony begins,
• Attends preliminary hearings and trials when witness assistance is needed. Provides input to attorneys regarding witness status or trial action; may testify in court.
• Prepares legal research for attorneys and presents findings.
• Responds to telephone and walk-in inquiries from attorneys, law enforcement officials, witnesses and general public.

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Birthday paid day off
• Onsite health centers
• Onsite fitness centers
• Reach Your Peak wellness program
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts to include dependent care
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Deferred compensation (457b)

Click on links for general benefits information and El Paso County Retirement Plan website.