State of Colorado is hiring: CDOC LEGAL ASSISTANT I - LAW LIBRARIAN (Delta) in D

Location

Delta, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Who May Apply

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

Summary

This position assists adult offenders classified at various security levels regarding the use of legal materials and the selection and preparation of legal documents; monitor the daily operations and insure the security of assigned facility law libraries; provide alternative legal access to offenders who do not have physical access to a law library; act as a liaison for offenders and staff; provide photocopies of legal materials; receive, log, and deliver all photocopied loan material; log and prepare loan sheets and enter data for monthly reports; monitor offender legal access computers and word processing; provide notary services; supervise offender clerks; provide services to offenders on behavioral management plans; interview and assist offenders per program policies and procedures; and may be responsible for more than one facility law library. All other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research assistance to offenders and staff; analyze legal problems to resolve issues and identify frivolous issues.
• Monitor and manage offender legal access computers, including legal research programs and word processing.
• Identify, categorize, log, and deliver material submitted for photocopying to provide access to the courts; provide legal materials upon request.
• Collect, compile, and enter data to support monthly statistical reports on offender access, photocopy usage, and loan activity.
• Maintain and log data on supplies and equipment; ensure compliance with program policies and accurate inventories.
• Search law libraries for contraband to maintain a secure environment.
• Other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor.

Note: Occasional travel required to provide coverage for other CDOC facilities statewide.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Experience: Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or accredited institution. Copies must be attached to your application to receive credit.
Substitutions: Two (2) years of paralegal work including legal research, drafting legal documents, and data gathering may substitute for the certificate. This experience must be described in the work experience section of the application.

Necessary Special Requirement: Requires a paralegal certificate obtained through an ABA-approved program or accredited institution within 9 months of hiring. A Juris Doctorate may substitute for the certificate with unofficial transcripts attached.

Required Competencies:

• Proficient legal research skills
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Efficient data analysis and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related office technologies
• Ability to work in potentially stressful, secure environments
• Strong observational and situational awareness
• Ability to read and comprehend English and communicate fluently in English
• Ability to create accessible documents following plain language guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience interpreting complex rules, regulations, and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, court procedures, and agency rules

Important Information

Assessment Process: Applications are reviewed to determine MQs; qualified applicants proceed to comparative analysis, which may include assessments and review of application materials. AI tools in the assessment process may lead to disqualification.

Work Experience: Ensure the Work Experience section fully documents qualifications, experience, and accomplishments related to the Job Description, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies, and Preferred Qualifications.

Background and Other Requirements: All offers contingent on medical screening. Foreign transcripts may require evaluation by a NACES service. A complete background investigation is required. The applicant must meet other statutory requirements including eligibility to work in the United States and compliance with driving and behavioral requirements as applicable.

Additional Information: See the posting for travel expectations, training requirements, shift schedules, drug testing, and other employment policies. Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and values equity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

All Department of Corrections facilities are tobacco-free. Protected classes are encouraged to apply.