Entry level writer Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : JAA-OCR 01312025

Department : Judicial Branch

Division : Office of the Child's Representative

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Determined by Position

FLSA Status : Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information : Nicole Lyells at [email protected]

Type of Announcement : This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Primary Physical Work Address : Office of Guardian Ad Litem102 South Tejon Street, Suite 200Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903

Hiring Pay Rate :

• Each position within the Judicial branch has a certain salary range assigned to it. Based on experience and other factors, newly hired employees typically begin their employment towards the beginning of the pay range.

How To Apply : Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

Department Information

OCR Mission and Vision

The Office of the Child's Representative (OCR)'s mission is to give children and youth a voice in Colorado legal proceedings through high-quality legal representation that protects and promotes their safety, interests, and rights.

Our Vision : Justice, opportunity, and healthy families for all court-involved children and youth.

OCR VALUES

OCR Overview

The OCR is an independent agency within the State of Colorado Judicial Branch that provides attorney guardian ad litem (GAL), child's legal representative (CLR), and counsel for youth services to children and youth in dependency and neglect (D&N), delinquency, and other proceedings throughout Colorado. The OCR's El Paso County Office is responsible for providing GAL services in D&N and delinquency cases and counsel services for youth accessing Colorado's Transition Age Youth program. THIS POSTING IS FOR A POSITION AT THE EL PASO COUNTY OFFICE

The OCR's El Paso County Office currently constitutes the OCR's only office providing these services through state employees (12 FTE attorneys, 5 case consultants, and 2 administrative staff) rather than independent contracts. As such, this office provides a unique opportunity to protect the interests and advance the rights of individual children through high-quality multidisciplinary legal representation, to influence systemic change

through coordinated and strategic advocacy, and to incubate and implement best practices in legal representation.

Description of Job

Information About the Position : OCR seeks to hire one or more full-time entry-level attorneys. The El Paso County Office provides legal representation for children and youth in delinquency and dependency & neglect cases. Attorneys are expected to prepare and conduct all aspects of assigned cases at the trial court level.

PLEASE NOTE : Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled / conducted as they are received; applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials as soon as possible.

Work Environment

This position is currently working as a hybrid of in-office and remotely from home. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position routinely handles emergency or crisis situations and may be frequently subject to interruptions, multiple calls and inquiries.

Other Duties / Travel

The OCR El Paso County Office of the GAL's primary work takes place in El Paso County; however, special projects or duties outside the primary scope of the position may require travel to events outside of the Front Range, including meetings, trainings, and conferences (state and national). The estimated amount of work time related to travel outside of the Front Range for this position is less than 10 percent.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimal Educational / Professional Qualifications :

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Non-residents must be willing to move to Colorado upon hiring.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY :

Application packet must include the following :

Email application packet [email protected].

Applications will not be considered that contain documents that are illegible, or incomplete or are in a file format OCR cannot open or read (PDF preferred, Microsoft Word is acceptable). Be sure your application materials specifically address your experience and qualifications for the position described in this document. Successful applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.

The Office of the Child's Representative is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. The OCR is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse work force. The OCR invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and / or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality and perspective of GAL, CFY and CLR practice.

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