NEOGOV · 7 hours ago
DOL Employees Only: Reallocation - Legal Assistant I (Health Care)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$59K/yr - $68K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado's Department of Law, which serves as the chief legal authority for the state. They are seeking a Legal Assistant I to provide litigation support for the Health Care Unit, assisting attorneys with legal research, document preparation, and case management in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
The Paralegal provides litigation support and assistance to the unit’s attorneys and the unit’s Senior Paralegals
The Paralegal will support attorneys and the Senior Paralegals by performing work requiring an understanding of the legal and procedural issues that arise in the context of civil litigation court cases
The position also assists in gathering information, drafting basic pleadings such as entry of appearance and motions, calendaring and tracking litigation and discovery deadlines, e-filing pleadings, processing and organizing pleadings and discovery, performing basic research, and coordinating witnesses and exhibits for hearings, trial, and oral arguments
This position efficiently proofs and cite-checks briefs, as well as codes appellate briefs, and other assignments as needed
The position works independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
The position will also assist attorneys in maintaining assignment metrics to keep the client apprised of assignments and maintaining case tracking spreadsheets
The Paralegal will become familiar with the office’s case management system and assist with routine litigation activities pending at the Office of Administrative Courts, district courts, and appellate courts
This position also supports the Section’s clients by providing back-up paralegal support to other paralegals in the Section
Qualification
Required
Paralegal certificate obtained through either an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution
Qualified applicants must be classified, permanent employees of the Department of Law, State Services section
Preferred
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
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school may substitute for the required certificate
Benefits
Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
Comprehensive leave program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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