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Denver, Colorado, United States
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With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting pay range for this position is $33.54 - $42.18 an hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
In this position you will work out of the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building located at 201 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202, but you will also work in the City and County Building, the Lindsey Flanigan Courthouse, and the Downtown Detention Center. Office hours are 8:00AM – 5:00PM, but may be longer depending on the needs of the court and the case.
The Denver City’s Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced Paralegal II to join the Municipal Operations Section. The selected candidate will be a valued member of the City Attorney’s Office Municipal Operations section and will perform intermediate level paraprofessional legal work. Based in the Wellington Webb Building, you will interact with attorneys, various city agencies, and City Council.
The Denver City's Attorney's Office is one of the largest law firms in Colorado, with approximately 120 attorneys and approximately 120 staff members comprised of paralegals, victim advocates, and other support staff members. Clients include the Mayor; the Auditor; the Clerk and Recorder; City Council; and all city agencies, departments, offices, boards, commissions and authorities. The City Attorney's Office is dedicated to providing an inclusive, diverse and anti-racist work environment in which every person has the opportunity to achieve the highest professional and personal development and is accorded the highest degree of dignity, respect and compassion.
The City and County of Denver’s core values are integrity, transparency, collaboration, mutual respect and support, inclusivity, trust and organizational excellence. The successful candidate must demonstrate these core operating principles and work ethic.
The Municipal Operations Section provides full service legal representation and advice to City officials, agencies and employees in the areas of general municipal law, environmental regulation and compliance, construction contracts, procurement, government contracting, tax, municipal finance, bankruptcy, real estate, land use and commercial litigation. This section offers a steady stream of clients with an incredible variety of legal needs.
Job Responsibilities:
We are looking for a team player who is detail-oriented and wants to be a part of a team of professionals whose primary focus is legal support. You must be self-motivated, very dependable and think critically. The candidate should thrive in a demanding environment that is constantly changing and be willing to assist with additional duties when needed.
The Paralegal II should possess the following capabilities:
Preferred qualifications:
*Cover Letter Preferred: We encourage you to attach a cover letter with your application describing your interest in the position and how your experience aligns with the role.
Job Profile
CL0367 Paralegal IITo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$33.22 - $51.49Target Pay
$33.54-$42.18/hour, based on experienceAgency
City Attorney's OfficeRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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