JOB SUMMARY: Prepares letters and legal documents, organizes and controls legal and administrative files, set hearings on court calendar, performs legal research and other clerical and administrative duties for efficient operation of the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Our company reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.) Perform word processing duties to include correct language, formatting, etc. of documents. Types legal documents including standard and complex motions, orders, affidavits, petitions, complaints, and types letters, memos, charts, reports or other correspondence. May take and transcribe dictation, and accurately transcribes dictation or handwritten copy into prepared documents which conform to appropriate legal or business standards; returns draft or final documents within time frame requested or, if unable to do so, advises requestor in a proper and timely manner. For all documents drafted, will proofread each document produced for errors in format, style, and/or typographical errors and make corrections as necessary Knowledge of legal terminology and formatting of legal documents is required. In general - Compose and draft standardized and non-standardized legal documents, forms, and correspondence upon request of supervisor; carefully review files for necessary dates and other information; independently prepare draft pleadings andor correspondence from scratch, including complex pleadings which require additional research andor verification of legal statutes and case law; understanding of legal citation with the ability to utilize legal research material and provide statutes and case law; note questions on draft if uncertain regarding any aspect of content; return to supervisor for review. CORA Requests - When requested by supervisor, assist Attorney in gathering information and preparing responses to CORA requests. Board of Assessment Appeals - When requested by supervisor, draft Rule 11 pleadings and gather information from Appraiser with the Assessor's Office. May be requested to draft motions to attend by video and other motions/responses. Unemployment/EEOC/CCRD Cases - When requested by supervisor, draft settlement statement, exhibit list, response to request for information. Subpoena Duces Tecum - When requested by supervisor, draft Motions to Quash SDTs that are received by MCDHS and other departments. Review provided documents to determine what may be released without court order. Provide the Court with whatever is necessary for an in-camera review. Copy and provide whatever documents the Court determines should be released. Specific to MH Caseload - When Covering - Ensure that all responsibilities concerning the case status of the mental health caseload are completed from initial contact through hearing. Ensure the proper filing of documents with the courts; utilize standard naming system for all computer documents in order to allow easy retrieval by other staff members; file paperwork in appropriate folders. Organize, create and maintain legal files and filing system. Communicate with attorneys and other parties to proceeding regarding status of cases and procedures of the court via telephone, written correspondence, and personal contact. JD Filings - Ensure filings in the JD caseload are done in a timely fashion. Work with court clerks to ensure filings are accepted. Familiar with legal research tools. Proficient in using computerized legal research to effectively pull statutes and case law, check status of a case, and to locate and print information as requested (i.e. status of a Bill, status of a case, etc.). Familiar with Colorado Courts E-filing, ACER, and other on-line filing programs. Maintain tickler system to prepare for and meet deadlines. Review cases to ascertain accurate records of the status of each case in preparing legal documents. Independently set court hearings with Court and other affected parties; carefully communicate dates of hearings to supervisor, appropriate attorneys, and others through computer calendars; coordinate conference calls for setting hearings involving multiple parties. Coordinate with Court Clerks and staff as appropriate; independently resolve questions or issues whenever possible; consult with supervisor or attorney for resolution of complex or unusual matters. When necessary, scan pleadings and other documents into document management system for easy access by attorneys for e-mailing and reviewing documents. Greet public in a professional manner; interact courteously with the public, court personnel and other members of the legal community, county departments and elected officials; listens to requests; act independently or consult with other staff to handle problems or questions. Maintain friendly, open communication with attorneys, supervisor and support staff; accept and follows directions of supervisor and attorneys. Demonstrate ability to work with County staff at all levels and to respond in a professional, competent and timely manner to job assignments as requested and as assigned by supervisor. Maintain effective contact with County staff on an ongoing basis. Check each certificate of delivery for appropriate parties and type of service needed, retains file copy with distribution noted. Calculate deadlines pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure for responses to motions and as specific Rules require for each case. Also calculate deadlines associated with administrative hearings. Ensure the proper filing of documents with the courts; utilize standard naming system for all computer documents in order to allow easy retrieval by other staff members; file paperwork in appropriate folders. Maintain County filing by indexing and updating files. Open files when necessary, and enter information into Access. Scan and close/destroy files as requested. For more job functions go to the website for more information. Other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Education and Experience: Paralegal certification program and two (3) years experience in legal work. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the