CDOC - Legal Assistant I - Law Librarian (Delta)

Eligibility This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Job Duties and Responsibilities This position assists adult offenders classified at various security levels, including disabled offenders, regarding the use of legal materials and the selection and preparation of legal documents. The role monitors the daily operations and ensures the security of assigned facility law libraries to maintain a secure work environment within a penal setting. Responsibilities include providing alternative legal access to offenders who do not have physical access to a law library, acting as a liaison for offenders and DOC staff, providing offenders with photocopies of legal materials, receiving, logging, and delivering all photocopied loan material, logging, preparing loan sheets, entering statistical information into computers to facilitate the production of monthly statistical reports by the supervisor, monitoring and managing offender legal access computers, providing notary services, supervising, hiring and terminating offender clerks, providing appropriate services to offenders on behavioral management plans, interviewing and providing assistance to offenders pursuant to program policies and procedures, and may be responsible for more than one facility law library. All other duties/projects are assigned by the supervisor. Provide legal research assistance to offenders and staff to find proper legal authority; analyze DOC staff and offender legal problems to assist in resolving legal problems and identify frivolous issues. Monitor and manage offender legal access computers, including legal research programs and word processing. Identify, categorize and log material submitted to be photocopied and deliver it to requesting offenders to provide access to the courts; provide legal materials to offenders upon request. Collect, compile and enter data into a computer to facilitate the preparation of monthly statistical reports on offender access, photocopy usage, loan of legal materials and hours of operation by the supervisor. Maintain and log data on supply and equipment use to assure compliance with program policies and ensure accurate inventories are maintained. Search law libraries for contraband pursuant to state statute and facility regulations to provide a secure working environment for staff and offenders. Other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor. Occasional travel is required to provide coverage for other CDOC facilities throughout the state. Minimum Qualifications Paralegal certificate obtained through an ABA‑approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution. Two (2) years of work experience in a paralegal capacity that included conducting legal research, preparing drafts of legal documents, and gathering and compiling data from legal references and resources. Special Requirements Requires a paralegal certificate obtained through an ABA‑approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution within 9 months of hiring. A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school may substitute for the required certificate. Required Competencies Proficient legal research skills. Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Efficient and accurate data analysis skills. Keen ability to multi‑task and demonstrate flexibility. Impeccable organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills. Precise attention to detail. Strong initiative and self‑motivation. Effective critical thinking and decision‑making. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Self‑control and ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations. Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure. Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high‑stakes interaction. Ability to read and comprehend the English language. Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. Preferred Qualifications Experience interpreting complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines. Advanced knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer that encourages candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments that reflect the communities it serves and to hiring qualified people on the basis of merit. #J-18808-Ljbffr