Paralegal I or II

Paralegal I or II

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.

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.

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 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…