Title:  Paralegal (County Attorney)

DUTY STATEMENT:

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, the ability to work productively and professionally as a member of a team or work group and to interact appropriately with internal and external contacts, are basic requirements of all positions at Arapahoe County. Supports the County's strategic plan and goals.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Performs a variety of paralegal duties in order to assist the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office in the efficient and effective execution of the legal process.

DUTIES:

• Assists attorneys with state, federal and administrative litigation matters including the calendaring, coordination and preparation of pleadings, motions, affidavits, exhibits, discovery, and responses thereto.
• Assists with calendaring and preparing responses to notices of claim, Colorado Open Records Act requests, and Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act requests.
• Assists with responding to subpoenas, including the gathering of responsive documents and the redaction of confidential information.
• Attends court in support of attorneys.
• Assists in coordinating litigation holds.
• Assists with County Board of Equalization/property tax appeals and hearings.
• Assists with liquor license applications and hearings.
• Assists with correspondence and filing.
• Follows county’s record retention policy as it pertains to records and electronically stored information.
• Communicates complex information with coworkers, attorneys, judges, other court personnel, and the general public by mail, in person, and by phone in a clear and concise manner.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of files.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Knowledge of State and Federal procedural rules and applicable laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, and outlook email to the extent of creating and editing memos and spreadsheets and scheduling meetings.
• Detail Oriented: accomplishes task with high level of accuracy, able to see and pay attention to details and catch and correct inaccuracies.
• Initiative: takes action to improve situations within realm of authority without explicit direction, brings ideas to the table, and understands how personal actions impact office/county.
• Cooperation/Teamwork: works harmoniously and in collaboration with others, putting the needs of the office/team before their own, seeks feedback and opinions, values working relationships, and asks questions.
• Proven ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• Paralegal degree or certificate from an A.B.A approved school or equivalent.
• Three (3) years preferred experience as a litigation or records/document management paralegal, or as a law clerk in a law office, court environment, or governmental law environment. May consider experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with records/document management or compliance related records/document management, as a litigation paralegal, or as a law clerk in law office, court environment, or governmental law environment may be substituted for the educational requirements.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 50% of the time sitting and 50% of the time either standing or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 25 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.