Senior Paralegal (Labor Unit)

About the Role The Labor Unit within the State Services Section is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its dedicated team serving the people of Colorado. The Unit provides general counsel to three key state agencies: the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA), and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA). Our work spans a broad range of responsibilities, including representing our clients in litigation in state, federal, and administrative courts at the trial and appellate levels. The Unit also advises clients on day‑to‑day legal issues, board representation, open meetings and open records matters, rulemaking, and drafting both formal and informal legal opinions. This position supports Labor Unit attorneys across all aspects of their legal work while also handling key office management and organizational tasks. What You Will Do The responsibilities include researching, reviewing, organizing, and drafting legal pleadings; coordinating directly with clients and opponents; drafting settlement agreements and related documents; preparing appellate briefs and related materials; assisting with witness preparation for hearings, depositions, and other trial‑related needs; supporting attorneys in presenting evidence before the Office of Administrative Courts and in state and federal district courts; and serving as liaison among attorneys, client agencies, pro‑se litigants, witnesses, other Department of Law units, the Office of Administrative Courts, and state and federal trial and appellate courts. What We Are Looking For Residency Requirement: Only residents of Colorado are eligible to apply. Minimum Qualifications Three years of work experience in a paralegal capacity, including conducting legal research, preparing drafts of legal documents, and gathering and compiling data from legal references and resources. OR: A paralegal certificate obtained through an ABA‑approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution AND one year of work experience in a paralegal capacity, including conducting legal research, preparing drafts of legal documents, and gathering and compiling data from legal references and resources. A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school may substitute for the required certificate; if qualifying under this substitution, you are required to provide a copy of your transcripts at the time of application (we accept unofficial transcripts). Preferred Qualifications Recent work experience beyond one year of supporting multiple attorneys. Experience with ProLaw or a similar case management system. Experience with Google Workspace. Experience working with matters related to state government and/or labor laws. Experience organizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously, including managing multiple hard deadlines. Required Competencies Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. Effective oral and written communication with internal and external customers. Strong attention to detail and organization skills. Ability to research, analyze, and compile data. Time‑management skills, including the ability to multitask and effectively manage competing priorities to meet tight deadlines. Ability to work well with a diverse range of customers and collaborate on a team. Conditions Of Employment Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. Colorado Department of Law participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This position offers flexible work arrangements. New employees are expected to work in‑office five days a week. Additional flexibility will be considered after a successful onboarding and training period. Please note, flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Julie Christopher, at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Department-of-Law