Employment Paralegal
Salary
$78,027.88 - $113,140.43 Annually
Location
Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
07738
Department
County Attorney
Opening Date
11/05/2026
Closing Date
11/20/2026 4:30 PM Mountain
Our Mission
To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.
EEO
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification
Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.
What Success Looks Like In This Job
Paralegal support for County Attorneys Office, primarily in labor and employment law matters, including employment litigation and EEOC/CCRD charges, employee grievances, and arbitration. Position will provide assistance with document management, deadline tracking, legal research, document preparation, discovery, witness coordination and preparation for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trials. The position may also provide support in other practice areas as needed.
Examples of Duties for Success
Responsible for the management of labor and employment case files and tracking deadlines related to administrative and court processes.
Assist attorneys and labor relations in investigation of claims, gathering documents, and preparation of discovery responses and document production requests.
Review and analyze personnel files, disciplinary records, performance summaries, electronic communications, and other evidence, including preparation of chronologies and factual summaries for attorneys and labor relations.
Prepare draft pleadings, briefs, and motions.
Attend client meetings and assist with client communication.
Attend depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trials to provide administrative support to attorneys and labor relations.
Locate and interview witnesses and assist with preparing them for hearings or trials.
Assist attorneys and labor relations with preparing cases for hearings, arbitrations, or trials, including preparation of witness lists, exhibit lists, trial notebooks, and jury instructions.
Assist attorneys during hearings, arbitrations, and trials by coordinating witnesses and exhibits.
Perform research and investigations as necessary to evaluate cases.
Assist attorneys with preparing responses to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD), and other employment-related administrative charges, including organizing supporting records and exhibits, drafting response documents, and coordination of evidence and witnesses.
Support attorney-directed workplace investigations by coordinating with contract investigators, assisting in scheduling interviews and gathering evidence for investigators, preparing and sending notices to parties and witnesses, and maintaining confidential investigative files.
Coordinate collection and preservation of paper and electronic records with County departments, Human Resources, and Information Technology; assist with litigation holds, document production, redactions, and privilege logs under attorney direction
Assist with gathering and organizing documents responsive to union information requests for review by labor relations
Support collective bargaining by maintaining proposals, tentative agreements, and contract revisions
Provide general legal assistance for other legal work performed by the office, including transactional work and administrative hearings.
Draft and edit a variety of routine and complex correspondence, forms, reports, memoranda, etc.
Qualifications for Success
Experience providing substantive paralegal support in litigation. Experience must include reviewing records, preparing factual summaries, document review, document production, preparation of discovery, file management, preparing exhibits for trial, etc.
Direct experience working with employment litigation or labor relations, including knowledge of personnel files and administrative processes is preferred.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws relating to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disability accommodations, and family medical leave is helpful but not required.
Experience supporting workplace investigations, employee grievances, and employment law preferred.
Ability to adapt to quickly changing circumstances in the courtroom and in the office.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to pay attention to detail, spot issues and notice inconsistencies.
Effective time management and ability to set and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and take full responsibility for projects.
Good critical thinking skills and ability to analyze issues and recommend solutions.
Strong legal research skills and ability to perform basic legal and factual analysis.
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple ongoing projects.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and clients to foster good working relationships.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat, including document organization and redaction.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
More Qualifications for Success
Experience:
Education and Training:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Associates or Bachelors Degree is preferred.
License or Certificate:
Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
Other:
Ability to work outside of the standard office environment.
Ability to work in a highly active environment.
Ability to lift approximately 11- 25 lbs; i.e. catalog briefcases.
Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Benefits You Expect:
Plus some you might not expect:
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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
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This role requires a minimum of ten (10) years experience as a paralegal working in the legal field providing litigation support to attorneys. Do you meet this requirement?
03
A High school diploma or GED equivalent is required for this role. Do you meet this requirement?
04
This role requires a paralegal certification or degree. Do you meet this requirement?
05
Experience in employment litigation or employment related administrative proceedings is preferred. Do you meet this preference?
06
An Associates or Bachelors Degree is preferred. Do you meet this preference?
07
Please describe your paralegal experience supporting litigation or administrative hearings. Please do not list "see resume" as your resume will not be accessed during the initial application review (please refer to question 1 in this section).
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Please describe your experience working with employment matters, if any. Please do not list "see resume" as your resume will not be accessed during the initial application review (please refer to question 1 in this section).
Required Question
Employer Adams County
Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B
Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
| Location | Brighton, CO |
| Salary | $78,027.88–$113,140.43 Per Year |
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