legal research assistant

Geoconcept India Private Limited

<p>We are looking to hire a legal assistant with superb research and administrative skills. Legal assistants are expected to work well under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. To ensure success, legal assistants should be proficient at multi-tasking, intuitive and excellent communicators with a keen interest in providing accurate and insightful support to lawyers and legal teams. Top candidates will be experts in key legal concepts with fantastic organizational skills, great IT skills and meticulous attention to detail. Legal Assistant Responsibilities: Conduct legal research on cases and gather pertinent legal information. Interpret laws, rulings and regulations in legal documents. Compile, proofread and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents. Monitor, study and develop written summaries of proposed and enacted legislation, regulations, court decisions, industry guidelines, trade journals and other relevant publications. Assist with case preparation including opening and closing arguments, and aiding in court motions or pleadings. Daily record keeping with electronic and physical filing of caseloads. Analyze and summarize documents. Assist with the administration and management of workflow. Locate and interview witnesses. General administrative duties ie. answering correspondence and taking telephone calls.</p><p>*.Age limits 18 to 28</p><p>*.Most wanted to Freshers</p><p>*. Language prepared Tamil only.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Fresher</p><p>Pay: ₹22,865.42 - ₹42,690.02 per month</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Legal Assistant

Winngoo UK Pvt Ltd

<p>We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our legal team in Chennai. The role involves assisting lawyers in legal research, drafting, case management, and administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity for individuals passionate about law and eager to gain hands-on experience in the legal field.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><p>&middot; Assist in drafting legal documents, contracts, and agreements</p><p>&middot; Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries</p><p>&middot; Maintain case files, court records, and legal documentation</p><p>&middot; Liaise with clients, courts, and regulatory authorities</p><p>&middot; Prepare and file legal documents in courts and government offices</p><p>&middot; Handle general administrative support for the legal team</p><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><p>&middot; Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or related field</p><p>&middot; 1-2 years of experience in a legal setting (fresh graduates with internships may apply)</p><p>&middot; Strong legal research and analytical skills</p><p>&middot; Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Tamil</p><p>&middot; Knowledge of Indian &amp; International legal procedures and documentation</p><p>&middot; Ability to work independently and meet deadlines</p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><p>&middot; Experience in corporate, civil, or litigation law</p><p>&middot; Familiarity with legal software and case management tools</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From ₹12,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

County of Burleigh

<div>Description:
<p><b>
TERMS: </b>Full-Time - Temporary / Non-Exempt / No Benefits</p><p><b>
SALARY:</b> $21.62 per hour, Grade 4</p><p><b>
APPLICATION DEADLINE:</b> May 1, 2026</p><p><b>
ABOUT THE ROLE:</b></p><p>
Under supervision of an Assistant State's Attorney, is responsible for a broad range of duties including conducting legal research, preparing research memos, drafting motions and orders, and assisting in the courtroom with trials.</p><p><b>
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:</b></p><ul><li>
Assist with the preparation of legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and orders; appear in court as required.</li><li>
Assist with legal research and criminal prosecutions including jury trials and appeals.</li><li>
Assist attorneys with legal work and anything that is quasi-legal in nature.</li><li>
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.</li><li>
Knowledge of appropriate legal terminology necessary.</li><li>
Thorough knowledge of purpose and content of documents required and used within the court system.</li><li>
Must be proficient with word processing software and possess excellent typing skills.</li><li>
Perform other duties as required and assigned.</li></ul><p><b>
A complete job description is available from the Burleigh County Human Resources Office.</b></p><p><b>
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:</b></p><p>
The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.</p>
Requirements:
<ul><li>Must be a law school student from an accredited law school working toward a juris doctorate degree, preference given to 2Ls.</li><li>
Must be eligible for practice under the rules for limited practice of law by law students.</li><li>
Applicants will be subject to a post offer criminal background check.</li></ul><p>
 <b>THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:</b></p><ul><li>
Law school transcript</li><li>
A non-law review writing sample</li></ul>
 <b>Please add additional documents in Step one (1) to the section titled &quot;Upload Additional Documents&quot;.</b></div>

Temporary Law Clerk

Amentum

<div><p>The Paralegal/Legal Assistant I works under close supervision with required assistance readily available. Persons in this position typically perform the following:</p><ul>
<li>
Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the program;</li>
<li>Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items;</li>
<li>Review and summarize information in prescribed format on case precedent and decisions;</li>
<li>Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer-data banks;</li>
<li>Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases, and where necessary, assist in the presentation of charts and other visual information.</li>
</ul><p></p><p>
Qualifications:</p><ul>
<li>
Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.</li>
<li>Requires paralegal certificate, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.</li>
<li> Additionally, at least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required; trial experience very helpful</li>
<li>Automated litigation support experience valued. Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.</li>
<li>Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
</li><li>Role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.</li>
<li>Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Employees will earn H&amp;W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week). H&amp;W monies are used to offset the employer&rsquo;s cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes. Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be cashed out to the employee on a 1 pay period lag.</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Compensation Details:</b></p><p><br>
</p><p>The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Benefits Overview:</b></p><p>
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:</p><ul>
<li><p>
Health, dental, and vision insurance</p></li>
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Paid time off and holidays</p></li>
<li><p>
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)</p></li>
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Educational reimbursement</p></li>
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Parental leave</p></li>
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Employee stock purchase plan</p></li>
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Tax-saving options</p></li>
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Disability and life insurance</p></li>
<li><p>
Pet insurance</p></li></ul><p></p><p><i><br>
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.</i></p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Original Posting:</b></p>
12/31/2025 - Until Filled<p>
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.</p><p><br>
</p><p>Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.</p></div>

Paralegal

City of Bentonville, AR

<b>Safety/Security Status:</b> This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.
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SUMMARY This position serves the Legal Department in litigation preparation, City Council agenda preparation, case management, legal research, and legal drafting. This position is responsible for assisting the Staff Attorney in their deputy prosecuting attorney role for district court proceedings. In addition to other duties as assigned, this position is responsible for the coordination of court dockets, compilation of court files, victim and witness communication, assistance with motion and order preparation and filing, preparing subpoenas, discovery compilation and compliance, and obtaining criminal histories and crime lab results. The position requires critical thinking, effective communication, time management, self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and professionalism. This position requires efficient, clear, and cordial communication with the public, law enforcement agencies, defense attorneys, and court staff. Maintaining confidentiality of case files and Legal Department information is essential to the position. Incumbents must be comfortable with Lexis Nexis and Westlaw, electronic court filing programs, standard word processing programs, and have the ability to learn other software programs utilized by the City. This position accompanies the staff attorney to court and must remain professional in a courtroom setting. Candidates must pass a criminal background check before employment and must provide a writing sample with their resume and application. There is also a component of general office work where this position assists and relieves lawyers and other legal personnel of administrative and clerical work by performing the following duties.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Reporting relationships,
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work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet City needs or operational
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requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are
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essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.
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Responsible for preparing and maintaining case files for criminal court proceedings which includes, but is not limited to, making discovery requests for police reports, dash cam or body cam footage, crime lab results, and any other information relevant to the case and compiling criminal history reports; including accompanying staff attorney to court. This duty is performed daily.
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Responsible for preparing and maintaining case files for civil court proceedings which includes, but is not limited to, preparing and filing interrogatories and request for production of documents, calendar and track motions and response due dates, and scheduling depositions with appropriate parties and court reporter; including accompanying staff attorney to court or court related matters. This duty is performed monthly.
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Prepare and issue subpoenas for court cases, distribute discovery and plea offers to opposing counsel, calendar court dates, prepare, file, and serve discovery motions for applicable cases. This duty is performed daily.
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Familiarizing yourself with each file in order to respond to questions and identify missing information; investigating facts and law of case to determine causes of action to prepare case accordingly. This duty is performed daily.
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Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes, prepare memos for staff attorney when needed, and physically locate legal materials in the law library. This duty is performed weekly.
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Prepares legal documents, final legal papers, and correspondence, occasionally from draft or dictated text, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, summonses, complaints, motions, subpoenas, and contracts, for review, approval, and use by staff attorney. This duty is performed weekly.
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Acts as law librarian, keeping and monitoring legal volumes and ensuring legal volumes are up to date. This duty is performed annually.
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Manages calendar, arranges complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries, compiles documents for travel-related meetings accompanying staff attorney when requested, assists in meeting deadlines, coordinates meetings, and performs other clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, screening incoming calls, providing information to callers, taking dictation, composing and typing routine correspondence, and reading and routing incoming mail. This duty is performed daily.
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Acts as custodian of corporate documents and records by maintaining and keeping track of department filing system, accurately filing correspondence and legal documents, and ensuring proper indexing and filing of original legal documents. This duty is performed weekly.
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Use computer software programs for the Bentonville Police Department, Bentonville District Court, and for other City departments as needed. This duty is performed daily.
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Coordinate with Legal Administrative Assistant to schedule services such as computer and office equipment maintenance and repair, supplies, mail, and files. This duty is performed monthly.
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Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.
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QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Job related Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and five (5) years related legal experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the legal community.
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MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to prepare and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
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CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or diagram form.
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REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
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Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
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5 years experience in the legal field.
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Graduation from an ABA certified paralegal program or equivalent.
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PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
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Notary Public.
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ACIC Certification.
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Bilingual.
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SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
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Computer training in Microsoft Office.
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<b>Intermediate:</b> Database, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing.
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<b>Intermediate:</b> 10-key, Accounting, Contact Management, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet/Excel.
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<b>INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY:</b><br>
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Under limited supervision and direction where a definite objective is set up or standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone planning and arranging own work, referring only unusual cases to supervisor.
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PLANNING Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the work operations of a group of employees, all performing basically the same type of work. May also occasionally assist in the planning of work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.
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DECISION MAKING Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance, either of which would affect the work operations of the organization and the organization's clientele.
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MENTAL DEMAND Close mental demand. Operations requiring close and continuous attention for control of operations. Operations requiring intermittent direct thinking to determine or select the most applicable way of handling situations regarding the organization's administration and operations; also to determine or select material and equipment where highly variable sequences are involved.
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ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING Directed. Supervisory and/or professional skills using structured practices or policies and directed as to execution and review. Interpolation of learned things in moderately varied situations where critical thinking, reasoning, and independent decision-making are essential.
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RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS
<br>Carries out minor supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to planning, assigning, and checking work, but also performing the same work as may be assigned. Content of work supervised is of a technical nature and varies in complexity.
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RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY, AND EQUIPMENT Regularly responsible for organization's property where carelessness, error, or misappropriation would result in moderate damage or moderate monetary loss to the organization. Almost continuous care and attention is required when handling this property in order to prevent loss.
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ACCURACY Probable errors would not likely be detected until they reached another department, office, or patron, and would then require considerable time and effort to correct the situation. Frequently, possibility of error that would affect the organization's prestige and relationship with the public to a limited extent, but where succeeding operations or supervision would normally preclude the possibility of a serious situation arising as a result of the error or decision.
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<b>ACCOUNTABILITY:</b><br>
FREEDOM TO ACT Directed. Freedom to complete duties as defined by wide-ranging policies and precedents with mid to upper-level managerial oversight.
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ANNUAL MONETARY IMPACT The amount of annual dollars generated based on the job's essential duties/responsibilities. Examples would include direct dollar generation, departmental budget, proper handling of organization funds, expense control, savings from new techniques or reduction in manpower.
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Moderate. The job creates a monetary impact for the organization up to an annual level of $500,000.00.
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IMPACT ON END RESULTS Moderate impact. Job has a definite impact on the organization's end results. Participates with others in taking action for a department and/or total organization.
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PUBLIC CONTACT Regular contacts with patrons, either within the office or in the field, where the contact is initiated by the employee. Involves both furnishing and obtaining information and, also, attempting to influence the decisions of those persons contacted. Contacts of considerable importance and of such nature, that failure to exercise proper judgment may result in important tangible or intangible losses to the organization.
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EMPLOYEE CONTACT Contacts of considerable importance with other departments or offices, and also frequently with individuals in management level positions; consulting on problems which necessitate judgment and tact in presentation to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken. Also, important contacts with associates as required in advanced supervisory jobs, plus frequent contact with senior level internal officials.
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USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS Occasional use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.
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WORKING CONDITIONS Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions. Periodically exposed to such elements as intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms; frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and color vision.
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Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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<b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</b><br>
Lexis Nexis and Westlaw legal research procedures.
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Knowledge of general legal terminology and legal principles.
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Ability to perform legal research using reference materials generally available within a law library and/or electronic resources.
<br><br>
Knowledge of the policies and procedures relating to municipal government.
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Ability to interpret and apply local, county, state, and federal codes and laws.
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Ability to analyze and review contracts and other legal documents to ensure necessary provisions are contained therein.
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Ability to draft form pleadings and discovery.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
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Exceptional ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
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Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
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Ability to use and knowledge of modern office equipment, including MS Word software.
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Ability to effectively operate photographic, video photographic, and sound recording equipment.
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Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Paralegal III

Colorado Judicial Branch

<div></div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Law Clerk
 </b></h1><div></div><div><div>JOB CODE</div>
<div><b>JD05980
</b></div><div>LOCATION</div>
<div><b>Denver / Denver County
</b></div><div>DEPARTMENT</div>
<div><b>District Court
</b></div><div>POSTED</div>
<div><b>31-Dec-2025
</b></div><div>CLOSES</div>
<div><b>14-Jan-2026
</b></div><div>POSITION NUMBER</div>
<div><b>16069
</b></div><div>FTE LEVEL</div>
<div><b>1.0
</b></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>POSITION INFORMATION</b></h2>
<p></p><p>
Job Code: R45010<br>
Full Time Salary Range: $61,540.00 - $89,234.00</p>
<p>
FLSA Status: Excluded</p>
<p>
Learn more about employee benefits</p>
<p>
This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.</p>
<p><b>
Notice to Colorado Applicants:</b><br>
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.</p><p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MISSION STATEMENT</b></h2>
<p></p><p>
The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.</p><p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>STATEMENT OF DUTIES</b></h2>
<p></p><p><b>
General Statement Of Duties:
</b><br>
Provides assistance and research to a district court judge in the Colorado Judicial Department.</p>
<p><b>
Distinguishing Factors:
</b><br>
Positions in this classification are distinguished from legal research attorneys due to the concentration on legal services for a district judge and often includes courtroom and bailiff duties. Supervision is received from a District Court Judge. The Law Clerk is a classified, non-certified position that is considered at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.</p><p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ADDITIONAL COMMENTS</b></h2>
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Please attach resume, cover letter, and writing sample.</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></h2>
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Researches, studies, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities to process suits, trials, hearings, appeals, and other litigated matters.</div>
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<div>Reads and digests opinions, briefs, and motions and extracts excerpts pertinent to points of law and fact.</div>
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<div>Prepares briefs, legal memoranda, and statement of issues involved in a case, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge.</div>
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<div>Inspects courtroom for cleanliness, orderliness, proper heat, light, and ventilation; opens court by announcing the entrance of the judge.</div>
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<div>Maintains the order, decorum, and dignity of the court by seating jurors, witnesses, and spectators in specific areas of the courtroom and by ejecting persons disturbing court proceedings.</div>
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<div>Arranges for food and lodging for jurors, and is responsible for the security of the jury so as to preclude mistrials.</div>
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<div>Obtains and delivers file jackets, minutes, supplies, forms and related items necessary for use by the judge and the staff.</div>
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<div>Attends meetings and training as required.</div>
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<div>Performs other duties as assigned.</div><p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.</b></h2>
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Supervisor Responsibilities:
</b><br>
No formal supervisory responsibility. Responsibility for one's own work product and work within a unit performing similar functions. Rarely provides lead function, advice, or explains work instructions to other employees or volunteers.</p><p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2>
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Minimum Education:
</b><br>
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of two years at an accredited law school.</p>
<p><b>
Physical Demands:
</b><br>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and arms to perform repetitive motions; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.</p>
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Work Environment:
</b><br>
Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations; frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.</p></div><p></p>

Law Clerk

Arapahoe County Government

<div><div><b>Job Number:</b> 275<br>
<b>Salary:</b> $13.94 - $80.41<br>
<b>Department/Office:</b> District Attorney
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<b>Division:</b> District Attorney's Office<br>
<b>Location:</b> 6450 S. Revere Pkwy, Centennial, CO, 80111<br>
<b>Job Type</b>: Temporary<br>
<b>Posting Date:</b> 12/29/2025<br>
<b>Closing Date:</b> 01/12/2026</div><br>
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The pay rate for this role is $18/hour.</i></div><br>
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<div><b>
The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we&rsquo;re here for our neighbors on their best days&mdash;and their worst. We share our residents&rsquo; goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we&rsquo;re proud to call home.</b></div><div><div><div><div>
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:</div>
</div><div><div>
The Paralegal performs a wide variety of paralegal/legal clerical and special projects duties to include but not limited to research, major case document management, trial preparation, and advanced technical assistance to Chief Deputy District Attorneys, Deputy District Attorneys, Investigators, Victim/Witness and general law enforcement personnel. Subject matter for these cases could include sensitive topics from the following departments but limited to: Organized Crime Unit, Special Victims Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, and Felony-Homicides.</div></div></div><div><div><div>
DUTIES:</div>
</div><div><ul><li>Reads, analyzes, cross-references and processes initial and on-going discovery (including the duplication of audio/video materials); produces copies and prepares notification for defense attorney of availability for pick-up.</li>
<li>Prepares and maintains case (witness) notebooks electronically of discovery, work product, motions, transcripts, etc., proficient use of Adobe Acrobat Pro and One Note.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Prepares and maintains computer database to log and document case data related to police investigators, evidence, lay and expert witnesses/relationship to case, testimony, photos, motions, etc; prepares and produces a variety of reports as requested that f acilitate the attorney&rsquo;s ability to group and isolate specific aspects of the case during trial preparation.</li>
<li>Conducts limited research on case law and applicable statutes as necessary to draft and prepare a wide variety of motions, petitions, notices, memos, warrants and affidavits for attorney review and signature; f iles same with court.</li>
<li>Prepares and sends correspondence and other forms of request to law enforcement, related agencies, other jurisdictions, courts, and defense attorneys to obtain additional discovery, general necessary information, and/or other case-related materials and documents.</li>
<li>Runs witness criminal histories as applicable, prepares and presents various memoranda, diagrams, charts and audio/visual presentations for hearings and trials; custody of physical evidence and testifies as necessary on chain of custody of same.</li>
<li>Uses photo and/or video editing software for high volume redactions. Use computer to manage case related documentation to include correspondence, jury instructions, Action eventing, subpoena</li>
<li>Organizes and schedules periodic meetings of case principals to share information and update same on case progress and status.</li>
<li>Attends court hearings and trials to assist attorneys with trial preparation, exhibits, and courtroom support.</li>
<li>Completes a variety of special projects to respond to requests for assistance outside of normal docket caseload, e.g. Grand Jury, prosecution of law enforcement personnel, cold cases, Administration requests for special reports/logs, training presentations, etc.</li></ul><br>
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Appeals &ndash; CCJRA/CORA</div>
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<li>Performs a wide variety of moderately complex legal duties in support of the Appellate Unit &ndash;Primary function is to assist with Colorado Open records Act (CORA) and Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA) requests and Subpoenas to Produce received by the Office of the District Attorney.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div>REQUIREMENTS:</div>
</div><div><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures and structure of court levels (i.e. county to district, district to Court of Appeals, and/or Colorado Supreme Court). Working knowledge of general office procedures and practices. Considerable knowledge of spelling, punctuation and grammar.</li>
<li>Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize aspects of work to comply with statutorily mandated deadlines.</li>
<li>Ability to follow semi-complex oral and written instructions. Ability to be detail oriented, multi-task, and prioritize tasks and deadlines. Ability to operate standard office equipment, e.g. personal</li>
<li>computer, fax, copier and considerable knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe, and other MS Office programs.</li>
<li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow workers, attorneys, court officials, other police and related agencies' personnel, including the FBI and U.S.</li>
<li>Attorney's Office, and the general public both locally and nationwide; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with same.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment, aptitude for exhausting available resources before asking for assistance, and capacity to analyze, research and communicate effectively.</li>
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<div>Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):</div>
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Accountability</div>
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Accessibility</div>
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Inclusivity</div>
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Integrity</div><br>
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Education and Experience:</div>
<ul>
<li>HS diploma or GED. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or Paralegal Certification preferred</li>
<li>4+ years progressively responsible legal clerical experience with at least two (2) years of experience at the Legal Secretary II level or related equivalent experience.</li>
<li>A paralegal degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience</li>
<li>Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.</li></ul><br>
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Post Employment Requirements:</div>
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<li>Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.</li></ul><br>
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Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:</div>
<ul>
<li>Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.</li>
<li>Possession of a valid Class &ldquo;R&rdquo; Colorado Driver&rsquo;s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.</li>
<li>Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</div>
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Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.</div></div></div><div><div><div>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</div>
</div><div><ul><li>Spends 90% of the time sitting and 10% of the time either standing or walking.</li>
<li>Occasionally lif ts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs</li>
<li>Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.</li>
<li>Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.</li>
<li>Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.</li>
<li>Constant use of eye, hand and f inger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.</li>
<li>visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div>Definitions:</div>
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Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time. Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time. Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.</div></div></div></div><br>
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** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.</i></div><br>
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** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.</i></div></div>

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