Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Paralegal

Department : County Attorney

Reports To : County Attorney

Classification : Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation Range : $50,000 - $75,000

Benefits : Employee Benefits | Lake County, CO

Position Summary

The Paralegal or Legal Assistant will provide essential legal and administrative support to the Lake County Attorney, assisting in civil and administrative matters such as land use, property tax, elections, employment, open records compliance, contracts and civil litigation. This role ensures efficient legal operations and supports timely and accurate delivery of legal services across county departments.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Legal Support & Research

• Assist in preparing memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence for civil cases and administrative matters.
• Conduct legal research and summarize local ordinances, statutes, regulations, and case law pertinent to county governance, land use, and other departmental needs.
• Prepare drafts of legal documents and correspondence for the County Attorney.

Case & Records Management

Contracts & Administrative Documents

Correspondence & Communication

Office & Workflow Coordination

Occasional Litigation Support & Trial Preparation

Supervisory Responsibilities

Requirements

Compensation will be determined by the applicant’s full skillset with consideration of the below :

Education & Experience

Technical Skills & Tools

Knowledge & Abilities

Professionalism & Ethics

Hazard Notice

Work is primarily office-based with minimal physical hazards. Potential risks include ergonomic strain from prolonged computer use, stress from deadlines and financial reporting, and occasional high-pressure interactions with the public or staff. Limited travel to offsite meetings may also occur. Employees are expected to follow safety practices and request accommodation as needed.

Physical Activity & Work Environment

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Notice of Emergency / Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expected Duration of the Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately two (2) to four (4) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.

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