Paralegal

Summary
Under minimal supervision provides support to the RMPDS Finance Director, Office of General
Counsel and Risk Management, with respect to all job duties including contract review process.
Directly supports the Legal Department on process improvement, investigation, litigation,
contracting and administrative and paralegal support. Position is also responsible for working
directly with the Purchasing Department to develop, implement and perform Legal contract
tracking, review and completion. Provides additional paralegal and administrative support to inhouse staff attorneys in areas as needed, including relating to contract management,
preparation and finalization.

Responsibilities
1. Acts as the liaison between the Office of General Counsel contracts division and the
Purchasing Department to develop and implement processes regarding contract review.
2. Assists the Legal Department, including in-house attorneys, with administrative contract management, tracking, preparation and finalization, including database management.
3. Draft and review contracts and other documents under the direction of in-house attorneys.
4. Assist in claims, litigation, risk management and general legal support.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education 1. Associate’s degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program
required. 2. Bachelor’s degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program
preferred. Experience
1. Three years or equivalent paralegal experience with emphasis on
contracting or procurement preferred.
2. Contract management systems experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of contract development and Colorado law.
2.Skilled in communicating professionally with a variety of people across a multitude of
departments and maintaining high standards of organization.
3. Ability to manage databases and run reports.
4. Substantial attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work;
5. Must be resourceful, able to follow instructions and complete tasks within established deadlines;
6. Ability to work well in fast-paced environment with lots of variation in work. Computers and
Technology
1. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe, Excel and Outlook.
2. Contract management
software. Certificates, Licenses and Registration 1. Paralegal certificate preferred.