Summary

This paralegal role at the Colorado Office of the State Public Defender involves supporting defense attorneys in criminal cases by organizing files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents for court, all while maintaining strict confidentiality for clients who can't afford private lawyers.

It's an entry-level position in a fast-paced team environment focused on providing compassionate and effective legal defense.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated individuals passionate about justice, with some background in legal support and a commitment to high performance.

Key Requirements

Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or accredited institution
Or two years of combined education, training, or experience in legal support functions
Knowledge of criminal procedures, rules, and laws in criminal defense
Ability to organize and prepare large legal case files for attorney review or court presentation
Skills in legal research and preparing drafts of legal documents
Experience compiling and analyzing records and data from legal sources
Adherence to Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct, including attorney-client privilege and confidentiality

Full Job Description

Colorado’s Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) maintains a reputation as one of the top organizations in the nation specializing in the delivery of indigent criminal defense. We operate as an independent agency within the Judicial Branch of Colorado State Government with nearly 1,000 dedicated employees assigned to twenty-one Regional Trial Offices, a centralized Appellate Division, and a centralized Administrative Office. The mission of OSPD is to defend and protect the rights, liberties and dignity of those accused of crimes who cannot afford to retain counsel. We do so by providing constitutionally and statutorily mandated representation that is effective, zealous, inspired and compassionate.
We seek to hire professionals who are dedicated to furthering our mission and demonstrate compassion in their service to our clients. We are a fast paced, team-oriented environment, where self-motivation and a personal commitment to high performance are important attributes for success.

Requirements

We are recruiting to fill one Paralegal position for our Brighton location. This is the first level within the paralegal series wherein employees learn and apply criminal procedures, rules and laws guiding legal practice in criminal defense; and, apply the principles and practices of a paralegal nature to support and assist with a variety of litigation needs. Positions perform duties and assume responsibility for supporting divisions, units, and clients under the specific direction, instruction and guidance of a defense attorney. Public Defender paralegals serve as part of the defense team, and as such, are bound by the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct including rules regarding the attorney-client privilege and client confidentiality.

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Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:
•Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal studies program or accredited institution;
OR
•Two years of a combination of education, training or experience performing legal support functions such as, organizing and preparing large legal case files for review by an attorney or presentation in court; legal research; preparing drafts of legal documents; and, compiling and analyzing records and data from legal sources.

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