Job: Paralegal

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $24.79/hr. 

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description

This position provides paralegal and administrative assistance to the County Attorneys. Position is responsible for composing various legal documents such as orders, briefs and other legal documents, drafts appeals, as well as non-standard typing assignments including correspondence, memos and technical documents, establishes methods and procedures for compiling information. Coordinates activities for the County Attorneys. Completes extensive legal and policy research. Proof reads documents for inaccuracies, completes E-filing and paper filing of documents and prepares exhibits and other documents for court. Prepares correspondence and documents including confidential correspondence, memorandums, letters, reports, charts, legal documents and general correspondence. Reviews final copy of materials for form, completeness and accuracy. Makes copies of printed materials, collates materials and forwards to all necessary individuals. Monitors legal case files to ensure timely action. Maintains files, manuals and sources of information to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Files and coordinates incoming and outgoing correspondence ensuring easy accessibility. Contacts and coordinates witnesses and others to gather information on pending legal claims and cases. Completes legal research as requested according to identified resources and established procedures. Investigates and gathers facts of a case as needed. Prepares exhibits, takes notes and reviews transcripts prior to and during hearings. Files exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel.

Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree in legal or paralegal studies; certificate in paralegal studies; six (6) months to two (2) years of applicable experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid and current Colorado Driver’s License.
• May be required to take a written examination in computer software programs.

Other Notes:

Complete County Application by the closing date and time.

Ensure you submit any additional information requested in this posting.

Incomplete applications will not receive consideration.

Applicants selected to participate in the interview process will be the only candidates contacted.

Fremont County is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering an extensive benefits package of health, dental, and life insurance to all employees working 30 or more hours per week. Additional optional benefits of accident and critical illness plans, voluntary term life insurance, whole life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, short/long term disability plan, an Employee Assistance Program and Legal Shield options. Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays earned based on type of appointment. Mandatory participation, after 12 months of employment, into the Colorado Retirement Association of 3% with equal match. Optional 457 plan. 

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.