Paralegal Support Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description Overview: The Town of Windsor is seeking one (1) qualified candidate for the Paralegal I or II position. The successful applicant will be hired at either the Paralegal I or II level, depending on experience and qualifications. Hiring Range: Paralegal I: $65,462 - $72,008 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Paralegal II: $72,008 - $79,209 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Work Schedule: Generally, Monday-Friday; and after-hours meetings and problem resolution NATURE OF WORK As a member of the Legal Department, the Paralegal will be responsible for assisting the Town Attorney and managing the day-to-day operations for the Town Attorney's office, including carrying out administrative services, providing legal support to the Town Attorney and Deputy Town Attorney, and helping to ensure that the Town remains in compliance with state and federal legal regulations. This position may also perform administrative, clerical, and legal services as needed for the Town Attorney and other departments with the Town.

The Paralegal is required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the Town's PRIDE philosophy and the Town's Equal Opportunity Employment policy. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May provide oversight, guidance, and training for support. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Under the general supervision of the Town Attorney, the Paralegal has personal accountability for carrying out an assigned function, program, or project within the scope of established guidelines and objectives and is expected to resolve problems that arise in the normal course of work.

Completed work is generally reviewed by the Town Attorney and/or Deputy Town Attorney for soundness of judgment, conclusion, adequacy, and conformance to policy. Essential Job Functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The Paralegal is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles, and requirements as determined by the Town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulations, and practices. Work is governed by general policy requiring judgment and initiative in developing and implementing procedures to address work challenges.

Completed work is reviewed only for the attainment of objectives and the effectiveness of results. The Town Attorney and Deputy Town Attorney are involved in problems of major impact. The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive: Draft documents, including memoranda, letters, reports, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, policies and procedures, agreements, pleadings, and findings; conduct legal and factual research as needed to prepare materials and documents.

Provide advanced Paralegal support for the Town Attorney/Deputy Town Attorney in representing the Town Council, Planning Commission, and other similar entities. Provide advanced Paralegal support to Town Attorney/Deputy Town Attorney for procurement, including but not limited to, reviewing, and revising contracts, coordinating the circulation of contracts for execution, preparing, and revising bid documents, contracts, and requests for proposals, preparing and revising contract forms and procurement regulations, and assisting with training Town staff in the procurement process. Provide advanced Paralegal support to Town Attorney/Deputy Town Attorney in real estate and financial transactions, coordinating circulation of documents for execution and distribution and understanding and assisting with the recording process.

Assist in processing claims and complaints, and provide advanced Paralegal support of Town Attorney/Deputy Town Attorney in litigation, including coordination with outside counsel representing the Town; the assembly, delivery, and receipt of discovery requests and responses; scheduling hearings, depositions, and witness interviews; preparing trial management orders, trial notebooks, exhibit lists, and exhibits; assisting at trials and hearings as needed, drafting pleadings for attorney review, conducting legal research. Maintain and update files, both in paper and electronic form. Monitor the status and deadlines on all matters and keep the attorney informed and reminded of all upcoming deadlines.

Conduct computerized research on a variety of legal topics, including precedents, ordinances, and applicability of existing Federal and State case law. Perform quality control on the Town Attorney's/Deputy Town Attorney's work products; edit and finalize legal opinions, briefs, and other legal documents for accuracy. Cite-checking, format, and content.

Assist with organization and management of records and preparation and review of responses to records requests. Assist Town Attorney with updates regarding statewide legislation. OTHER DUTIES Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following: Serve as staff representative to various committees.

Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the Town. Assists other Town departments/divisions, as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Paralegal I: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field (public administration, business, communications, etc.) is highly desired. Minimum of three (3) years of Paralegal experience in Colorado. Paralegal certificate is preferred

Local government experience preferred. Position may be subject to additional background/fingerprinting regulations. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES Must have a current Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one upon hire, that meets the Town of Windsor's standards. Notary Public for the State of Colorado certification is desired. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Strong legal research and administrative skills.

Knowledge of and experience using Westlaw and/or Lexis Nexis. Knowledge of legal terminology and the forms and documents used in legal work. Knowledge of legal procedures and practices involved in composing, processing, and filing a variety of legal documents.

Knowledge of techniques and methods of legal research and technical legal writing. Knowledge of standard legal references and their contents, and principles of basic civil procedures. Knowledge of English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Ability to prepare legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda. Experience and knowledge with drafting contracts, land use, and real estate documents. Experience with Federal and State E-filing and court records systems.

Strong interpersonal, analytical, and administrative skills. Strong word processing and spreadsheet skills. Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and investigative skills.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.

Ability to work independently and exercise initiative, handle multiple priorities, meet established deadlines, and exercise sound independent judgment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, elected officials, court officials, and staff from other offices. Must possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills.

Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar. High attention to detail and proactive communication. Paralegal II: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field (public administration, business, communications, etc.) is highly desired

Minimum of three (3) years of Paralegal experience. Paralegal certificate is preferred. Local government experience preferred.

Position may be subject to additional background/fingerprinting regulations. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions. LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES Must have a current Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one upon hire, that meets the Town of Windsor's standards.

Notary Public for the State of Colorado certification is desired. MATERIALS and EQUIPMENT USED Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following: Equipment: Position requires the use of a variety of equipment: computers, tablets or other digital equipment, digital cameras, copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines, and telephones. Materials: Position requires the use of a variety of materials: N/A Additional Information WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative?of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential?functions of this job.

The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: climbing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, sitting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. The physical requirements of this position are considered Light Work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in a typical office or administrative work). Additional Information: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Town of Windsor reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary, with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation: The Town of Windsor is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with the Colorado Protections for Public Workers Act (PROPWA) and other applicable laws. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including during the application and hiring process.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact us at HRM@windsorgov.com. The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law

This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc.

The town will make reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the town or cause a direct threat to health or safety. The town will make reasonable accommodation(s) for employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief, unless doing so poses undue hardship on the town. Employees and/or applicants needing such accommodation are instructed to contact the Human Resources Department.