Senior Paralegal (Legal Assistant II) – Workers’ Compensation

Details

Section:
Civil Litigation and Employment Law
Position Number:
LAA-00227
Salary Range:
$71,893.50 - $88,560.00 Yearly
Apply By:
Friday, September 5, 2025, 11:59 pm
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Work Unit:
Workers' Compensation
Job Location:
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Release Date:
Monday, August 18, 2025
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Position Type:
Classified

This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D 2025 009.

The DOL is currently offering a sign-on bonus for new paralegal hires of $1,000. Eligible only to hires new to the Colorado State Personnel System
Sign-On bonuses will be paid based on the following timeline:
$500.00 – Time of hire
$500.00 – Time of certification (12 months after hire)

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

The Workers’ Compensation Unit in the Civil Litigation and Employment Section of the Colorado Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking an experienced Paralegal to join the team! The Workers’ Compensation Unit represents state agencies and institutions of higher education in workers’ compensation matters. The Unit manages litigation from inception through hearings and appeals, including fully contested claims, challenges to specific disability and medical benefits, penalty allegations, petitions to review, and cases with subrogation issues. The Unit provides formal training and day-to-day advice to the state Risk Management’s Workers’ Compensation Division, state agencies, and the State’s third party-claims administrator, regarding workers’ compensation law, liability exposure, and settlements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
This position assists and supports the attorneys defending workers’ compensation claims by opening claims, gathering information, investigating claims, determining appropriate action on new claims; drafting motions, pleadings and discovery under an attorney’s supervision; filing pleadings with the Division of Workers’ Compensation, Office of Administrative Courts or other courts as necessary; reviewing, ordering, organizing and summarizing records; preliminary research;  researching and confirming factual and procedural information; organizing documents and assistance with preparing and coordinating witnesses and exhibits for hearings, and other trial preparation as necessary. This position will lead the Unit to stay current on applicable procedural rules, case law and will collect and assemble data for use in reviewing the unit’s effectiveness and for determining areas for possible change or improvement and other assignments as needed.

This recruitment may be used to fill other positions at the Department of Law, Workers’ Compensation Unit within the Civil Litigation and Employment Law 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.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

 

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:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

Paralegal certificate obtained through either an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution

One (1) year of paralegal experience

Substitutions

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 certificate

A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school may substitute for the required certificate

 

If qualifying under the substitution, you will be required to provide a copy of your 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.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, candidates with the following experience and skills may be given preference.

  • Recent work experience beyond one year of supporting attorneys in the workers’ compensation area
  • Experience ordering, organizing and maintaining medical records electronically
  • Experience with ProLaw or a similar case management system
  • Experience organizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously including managing multiple hard deadlines

 

Conditions of Employment:

  • Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
  • This position offers flexible work arrangements. New employees are expected to work in-office. 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.
  • 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.

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