Litigation Manager (Administrator IV)

Details

Section:

Civil Litigation and Employment Law

Position Number:

LAA-00585

Salary Range:

$70,140.00 - $94,896.00 Yearly

Apply By:

Friday, December 6, 2024, 11:59 pm

FLSA:

Exempt

Work Unit:

Civil Litigation and Employment Law

Job Location:

1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Release Date:

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Position Type:

Classified

The Department of Law, Civil Litigation and Employment Law section is seeking a Litigation Manager to manage the section’s litigation related projects and identify opportunities for improvement in the Section’s litigation practices. This position as Litigation Manager offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, to engage in creative problem solving, to meaningfully impact section systems and process, and provide leadership in collaborative teams. The successful candidate will be part of a fast-paced team that strives to bring a new level of efficiency to the Section and DOL. The strongest candidates for this position will be those with a strong legal or paralegal background, project management, and strong technology skills. If you’re interested in putting your legal administration and litigation skills to work in a public service role, this may be the opportunity for you!

WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Litigation Manager (Administrator IV) in the Civil Litigation and Employment Law section will manage the section’s litigation related projects and identify opportunities for improvement in the Section’s litigation practices. The position will work closely with the Assistant Deputy Attorney General and unit leaders to identify staffing needs, improve workflows, implement and ensure the use of best practices in litigation matters, and facilitate after action reviews. The position will also assist the Section’s leadership team, including the State and Federal Employment Litigation Program, in managing litigation matters through project management, the coordination of paralegal staffing, and the collection and analysis of data to identify litigation trends and resource needs.

The Litigation Manager will serve as work leader for all section paralegals and will be the legal project manager and a resource for the case intake team. The position will help paralegals by coordinating and monitoring the case data collection, knowledge and document management procedures, and providing quality control assistance for discovery, case information management conventions, collaboration with litigation support, trial preparation and trial presentation.

This position also will identify opportunities for process improvement ensuring the Section’s litigation practices meet or exceed industry standards by assigning tasks, monitoring progress and workflow, checking the product, scheduling work, and establishing work standards. The position will work closely with section leadership and paralegals to develop and implement litigation best practices. The Litigation Manager will also work closely with individual attorneys, staff, and clients to streamline litigation and implement processes, protocols, and procedures aimed at ensuring high quality and consistent work product and litigation services in civil rights work.

In addition, this position will develop manuals and trainings to facilitate the implementation of new practices and procedures as well as memorialize current processes. The position will train paralegals and attorneys on litigation-related systems as they are developed. It will also assist with onboarding new attorneys and paralegals regarding litigation systems and practices in the section.

Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in the Department of Law, Civil Litigation and Employment Law Section.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
 
Minimum Qualifications and Substitutions: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated. 
 

• Requires seven years of professional paralegal, legal administration, or legal case management experience.

OR

• A combination of full-time closely related education from an accredited institution (paralegal certificate, paralegal studies, legal studies, public administration, business administration, or a Juris Doctorate) AND professional paralegal, legal administration, or legal case management experience totaling 7 years.

Note: Candidates possessing a foreign degree must submit a translation (evaluation) of their degree from an accredited institution, such as The National Association of Credential Evaluations Services in order to be given credit for the degree.

Required Competencies: 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite – Demonstrated ability to develop solutions using the Microsoft Office suite, like Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent Analytical Skills – Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and desire to research and implement solutions.
• Strong Organizational Skills – Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Communication & Listening – Inspires confidence through active listening and effective communication with colleagues, clients, and leadership.
• Flexible & Adaptable Management – Accepts, adapts, and contributes positively to change; leads with new concepts and ideas; and encourages others to be equally adaptive and flexible.
• Coaching & Developing People – Invests in talent through coaching and sponsorship and by pushing individuals outside of their comfort zones to grow as professionals.
• Creative & Strategic Problem Solving – Takes a result-oriented, open-minded, and innovative approach to overcoming challenges.
• Interpersonal Skills, and Emotional Intelligence– Demonstrates and models self- awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and sensitivity in working with a variety and diversity of personalities.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the strongest candidates will also demonstrate proficiency in the experience and competencies below. We know no candidate is perfect, however, if you possess any of the following, please specifically include the details on your application. This information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants.  

 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• Flexible work arrangements are available. This position must report to work in the office at least one day per week, subject to the demands of trial preparation or other time sensitive matters that require assistance in the office.

Please view the full job description for more information, including information about compensation and benefits, and to apply online.