Paralegal – Air and Water Quality Units – $1000 Sign-on bonus!

Details

Section:
Natural Resources
Position Number:
00517
Salary Range:
$57,708.00 - $75,000.00 Yearly
Apply By:
Monday, August 12, 2024, 11:59 pm
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Work Unit:
Air Quality
Job Location:
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80203
Release Date:
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Position Type:
Classified

Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!

We’re seeking a Paralegal to join the Air and Water Quality Units. We’re looking for someone with basic paralegal skills, who will be eager and interested in learning these subject areas. This is an opportunity to use your skills supporting attorneys and preparing for litigation in a public service role. If you’re looking for challenging and rewarding work in a fast-paced public service setting with flexible work arrangement opportunities, we invite you to apply so we can learn more about you!

The DOL is currently offering a sign-on bonus for new paralegal hires of $1,000.
Sign-On bonuses will be paid based on the following timeline:
$500.00 – Time of hire
$500.00 – 12 months after hire

 

WHO WE ARE
The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the “People’s Lawyer.” The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State’s chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: “Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all.” Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.

Visit our website to learn more: https://coag.gov/.

Description of Job

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position will work under the supervision of attorneys who provide legal services to the Energy Office, the Air Quality Control Commission, the Air Pollution Control Division, the Air Quality, Clean Fleet, and Community Access Enterprises, and the Office of Environmental Justice. This position will also support attorneys providing services to the Water Quality Control Division, the Water Quality Control Commission, the Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Board, the Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise, the Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability, and any other general legal services.

We are looking for someone with a growth mindset, a positive attitude, and the desire to work in an environment that is fast paced, but also fun and interesting. This position is for you if you are excited about adding value to your team and your clients. The successful candidate will be able to absorb instructions quickly and put them into action without hesitation, while maintaining a clear line of communication with their supervising attorneys. They will be a go-getter with a desire to support their team and take meaningful ownership of every project and task assigned to them. If you are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and you take pride in your work, please apply!

Duties include:

  • Create and edit a variety of legal documents; ensure content is free of typographical, grammatical, and formatting errors and ensure text is supported by citations to record and/or law as necessary; ensure citation form is compliant.
  • Assist unit attorneys and client with pleadings, discovery, testimony and hearing preparation.
  • Maintain case files, including confidential and highly confidential document files.
  • Review court orders, highlight requirements, and calculate and calendar deadlines including Outlook, Planner and Google Calendar.
  • Prepare and issue subpoenas and direct process service; and prepare rule opinions.
  • Identify steps in adjudicatory and rulemaking processes and calendars deadlines.
  • Coordinate with attorneys, other paralegals, support staff, and clients on pleadings and testimony filed with the administrative bodies like the Public Utilities Commission and the Air and Water Quality Control Commissions; research bodies’ enabling legislation, procedural rules and orders as needed to address legal questions on request.
  • Schedule and participate in meetings with case teams to discuss litigation plans, prepare pre-trial plans, identify and calendars deadlines; anticipate case issues and coordinate with case team to confirm issues; consult with case team on legal issues for research as well as fact issues and witness identification; work with case team on motions and discovery plan.
  • Research legal issues and provide oral and written analysis.
  • Draft basic motions, notices and related documentation; checks all citations for form and confirms authority supports points of law or fact.
  • Arrange and attend depositions and meetings as requested by attorney; schedule hearings; identify and prepares exhibits and trial notebooks; develop and assist with demonstrative and electronic exhibit presentation; monitor incoming pleadings and orders and updates calendars accordingly.
  • Calendar all rulemaking scheduling; review rulemaking package, prehearing statements, and rulemaking opinions for errors in form and content, ensuring all pleadings are correctly formatted, that citation form is correct and authority supports analysis; prepare final version for filing.
  • Review records for privilege and prepare necessary privilege logs in support of responses to open record request and discovery requests; organizes responses to requests, calendaring deadlines, redacting documents and otherwise preparing work product for delivery to requesting party.
  • Calendar all subpoena scheduling; review all motions to quash or protect witness; review documents and prepare final version for filing.
  • Employ document/trial management software including Relativity, ProLaw, PowerPoint, and Trial Director.

This recruitment may be used to fill other Paralegal positions in the Natural Resources and Environment 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. Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in fast paced, fun, collaborative environments and is not afraid to own projects and look for new ways to add value their team and clients.

Minimum Qualifications: 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. 

This position requires:
Paralegal certificate obtained through either an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution.

OR

Two years of work experience in a paralegal capacity which included conducting legal research, preparing drafts of legal documents, and gathering and compiling data from legal references and resources.

OR

A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

Please document all relevant experience in detail in the work experience section of your application. It is in your best interest to be descriptive about your qualifications.

Necessary Competencies: Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the preferred applicant will demonstrate some or all of the qualifications below:

  • A growth mindset
  • Positive attitude and a desire to learn from their colleagues
  • Deep investment in their work, with ownership over their projects and a desire to add value to the team
  • Ability to anticipate the needs and take action to support the attorneys in the unit
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to keep up with a fast-paced work environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, client agencies, and other paralegals
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as with team members
  • Some experience with litigation and supporting attorneys in administrative proceedings
  • Experience working with various computer programs including timekeeping, document management, and litigation software.
  • Relevant State of Colorado experience in a paralegal capacity

Conditions of Employment: 

  • Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
  • Both in-person and remote work will be required.

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.

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

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