Overview
This position provides highly complex legal services by performing legal research for the entire bench in a judicial district.
- Job Code: R45020
- Full Time Salary Range: $77,710.44 - $112,679.64
- FLSA Status: Excluded
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.
Responsibilities
- Research legal issues presented by parties during litigation.
- Advise judges on research results and assist with developing an appropriate course of action in the case.
- Write the first draft of opinions issued by the court.
- Review documents and pleadings filed with the court as assigned by individual judges.
- Compile information gained from research on particular issues in a case.
- Maintain all law library materials, including books, CD-ROMs, and electronic research subscriptions in more than one location.
- Recommend library materials for research and reference purposes.
- Authorize the use of research materials and/or the district’s law library to those other than district judges.
- Attend meetings and training as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities
- No formal supervisory responsibility.
- Responsible for own work product and for working within a unit performing similar functions.
- Rarely provides lead function, advice, or explains work instructions to other employees or volunteers.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited law school.
- Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Colorado.
- Eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Colorado.
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to walk; use hands and arms for repetitive motions; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
- Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations.
- Frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries.
- Noise level is usually quiet.
Preferred Qualifications
- Not specified in the posting.
Compensation & Benefits
- Full Time Salary Range: $77,710.44 - $112,679.64
Location
- Not specified in the posting.