Salary: $72,264.00 - $96,768.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: LAA-00011-7/2026
Department: Department of Law
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80203
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information
This position is open only to Colorado State residents.
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.
Description of Job
WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Labor Unit provides legal services to various divisions within the Colorado Department of Personnel, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the Board of Assessment of Appeals in the Department of Local Affairs. This position supports Labor Unit attorneys across all aspects of their legal work while also handling key office management and organizational tasks. Responsibilities include researching, reviewing, organizing, and drafting legal pleadings; coordinating directly with clients and opponents and drafting pleadings, settlement memos, and settlement agreements in enforcement matters; drafting aspects of pleadings and appellate briefs such as tables of contents and authorities and analyzing appellate and civil procedure rules to ensure compliance therewith; and verifying factual and procedural information. The role also involves assisting with witness preparation for hearings, depositions, interviews, and other trial-related needs, as well as supporting attorneys in presenting evidence before the Office of Administrative Courts and in state and federal district courts. Additionally, this position serves as a 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.

This recruitment may be used to fill other Legal Assistant II positions in the State Services Section at the Department of Law.
Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:
H5E2XX

LEGAL ASSISTANT II
Minimum Qualifications: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated.
Minimum qualifications are:

• Paralegal certificate obtained through either an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution AND one (1) year of paralegal experience

OR
Substitution:

• Two (2) years of work experience in a paralegal capacity, which included conducting legal research, preparing drafts of legal documents and gathering and compiling data from legal references and resources will substitute for the required certificate
  
  If qualifying with a degree, you are required to provide a copy of your transcripts at the time of application (we accept unofficial transcripts).

Note: Candidates possessing a foreign degree must submit a translation (evaluation) of their degree from an accredited institution, such as The National Association of Credential Evaluations Services in order to be given credit for the degree.
Required Competencies:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Effective oral and written communication with internal and external clients
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to research, analyze, and compile data using multiple software applications
• Time-management skills, including the ability to multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well with a diverse range of clients and coworkers and work collaboratively on a team

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, if you possess any of the following specifically include the details on your application. This information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants.

• Experience providing paralegal support to multiple attorneys with competing deadlines
• Experience reviewing legal documents for essential terms, such as deadlines to respond to a filing
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat to create exhibits for filing with court or hearing body
• Experience working with court personnel or other professionals in a collaborative fashion
• Experience using electronic filing systems, such as the Colorado state court e-filing system or in similar forum or agency
• Specific experience using Microsoft Word to create court filings with tables and authorities
• Experience with ProLaw or a similar case management system
• Experience using Google Workspace
• Experience organizing and tracking multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working with matters related to state government and/or labor laws

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• This position offers flexible work arrangements. New employees are expected to work in-office 5 days a week. Additional flexibility will be considered for employees after a successful onboarding and training period. Please note, flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.

HOW TO APPLY
Required Application Materials:

• A completed State of Colorado Application: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application provided is fully completed and clearly describes their education, training and experience as it relates to this position. Applications left blank or marked "See Resume" will not be considered.
• Current Resume: A detailed resume outlining your background skills and experiences including previously held positions and academic background, is required at the time of application. This document will be used to assess candidates during the comparative analysis process.
• A Cover Letter: A detailed cover letter explaining your interest in the position and any information regarding your skills, qualifications, accomplishments, etc. This document will be used to assess candidates during the comparative analysis process.

Veteran's Preference: In order to be considered for veteran's preference you must attach a copy of your DD214 forms as well as any documentation required to prove disability or marital status.

Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, you will be notified that you will not proceed in the selection process for this position. If your application is rejected and you have questions, you may contact Tori DeMare at
Assessment Information:
Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through comparative analysis of merit and fitness. Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the process is typically a structured application/resume review by a panel of subject matter experts against the job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this job announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and potential job fit.

• Technical Competence - Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
• Depth and Breadth of Experience - Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement and demonstrates the level of responsibility assigned.
• Job Fit - Experience will be evaluated to determine how well experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.

It is imperative that the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work product, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants as the materials may be used to identify a top group for additional assessment or establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration .
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information