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Paralegal

Salary

$4,745.00 - $6,036.00 Monthly

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

JCA-BRIPAR-011526

Department

Office of the State Public Defender

Opening Date

01/15/2026

Closing Date

1/29/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

4710 E Bromley Ln., Brighton, CO, 80601, United States

Department Contact Information

https://secure7.saashr.com/ta/6145154.careers?ShowJob=570908551

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

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Department Information

Colorado’s Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) maintains a reputation as one of the top organizations in the nation specializing in the delivery of indigent criminal defense. We operate as an independent agency within the Judicial Branch of Colorado State Government with nearly 1,000 dedicated employees assigned to twenty-one Regional Trial Offices, a centralized Appellate Division, and a centralized Administrative Office. The mission of OSPD is to defend and protect the rights, liberties and dignity of those accused of crimes who cannot afford to retain counsel. We do so by providing constitutionally and statutorily mandated representation that is effective, zealous, inspired and compassionate.

We seek to hire professionals who are dedicated to furthering our mission and demonstrate compassion in their service to our clients. We are a fast paced, team-oriented environment, where self-motivation and a personal commitment to high performance are important attributes for success.

Description of Job

We are recruiting to fill one Paralegal position for our Brighton location. This is the first level within the paralegal series wherein employees learn and apply criminal procedures, rules and laws guiding legal practice in criminal defense; and, apply the principles and practices of a paralegal nature to support and assist with a variety of litigation needs. Positions perform duties and assume responsibility for supporting divisions, units, and clients under the specific direction, instruction and guidance of a defense attorney. Public Defender paralegals serve as part of the defense team, and as such, are bound by the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct including rules regarding the attorney-client privilege and client confidentiality.

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Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education and Qualifications:

•Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal studies program or accredited institution;

OR

•Two years of a combination of education, training or experience performing legal support functions such as, organizing and preparing large legal case files for review by an attorney or presentation in court; legal research; preparing drafts of legal documents; and, compiling and analyzing records and data from legal sources.

Supplemental Information

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Employer

State of Colorado

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