Senior Paralegal (Legal Assistant II) – Labor Unit

Details

Section:
State Services
Position Number:
LAA-00011
Salary Range:
$72,264.00 - $96,768.00 Yearly
Apply By:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 11:59 pm
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Work Unit:
Labor
Job Location:
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Release Date:
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Position Type:
Classified

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

 

The Labor Unit within the State Services Section is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its dedicated team serving the people of Colorado. The Unit provides general counsel to three key state agencies: the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA), and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA). Our work spans a broad range of responsibilities, including representing our clients in litigation in state, federal, and administrative courts at the trial and appellate levels. The Unit also advises clients on day-to-day legal issues, board representation, open meetings and open records matters, rulemaking, and drafting both formal and informal legal opinions.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Labor Unit provides legal services to various divisions within the Colorado Department of Personnel, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the Board of Assessment of Appeals in the Department of Local Affairs. This position supports Labor Unit attorneys across all aspects of their legal work while also handling key office management and organizational tasks. Responsibilities include researching, reviewing, organizing, and drafting legal pleadings; coordinating directly with clients and opponents and drafting pleadings, settlement memos, and settlement agreements in enforcement matters; drafting aspects of pleadings and appellate briefs such as tables of contents and authorities and analyzing appellate and civil procedure rules to ensure compliance therewith; and verifying factual and procedural information. The role also involves assisting with witness preparation for hearings, depositions, interviews, and other trial-related needs, as well as supporting attorneys in presenting evidence before the Office of Administrative Courts and in state and federal district courts. Additionally, this position serves as a liaison among attorneys, client agencies, pro se litigants, witnesses, other Department of Law units, the Office of Administrative Courts, and state and federal trial and appellate courts.
This recruitment may be used to fill other Legal Assistant II positions in the State Services Section at the Department of Law.

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.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H5E2XX LEGAL ASSISTANT II

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. 

Minimum qualifications are:

  • Paralegal certificate obtained through either an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution AND one (1) year of paralegal experience

OR

Substitution:

  • Two (2) 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 will substitute for the required certificateIf qualifying with a degree, you are required to provide a copy of your transcripts at the time of application (we accept unofficial transcripts).

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
  • Effective oral and written communication with internal and external clients
  • Strong attention to detail and organization skills
  • Ability to research, analyze, and compile data using multiple software applications
  • Time-management skills, including the ability to multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work well with a diverse range of clients and coworkers and work collaboratively on a team

Preferred Qualifications:  In addition to the minimum qualifications, if you possess any of the following 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.  

  • Experience providing paralegal support to multiple attorneys with competing deadlines
  • Experience reviewing legal documents for essential terms, such as deadlines to respond to a filing
  • Experience using Adobe Acrobat to create exhibits for filing with court or hearing body
  • Experience working with court personnel or other professionals in a collaborative fashion
  • Experience using electronic filing systems, such as the Colorado state court e-filing system or in similar forum or agency
  • Specific experience using Microsoft Word to create court filings with tables and authorities
  • Experience with ProLaw or a similar case management system
  • Experience using Google Workspace
  • Experience organizing and tracking multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience working with matters related to state government and/or labor laws

Conditions of Employment: 

  • Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
  • Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
  • This position offers flexible work arrangements. New employees are expected to work in-office 5 days a week. Additional flexibility will be considered for employees after a successful onboarding and training period. Please note, flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.

Please view the full job announcement on the Government Jobs Website for more information, including information about compensation and benefits, and to apply online.