Job Description

The Criminal Justice firm of Steven J. Pisani is seeking a PARALEGAL CANDIDATE to support the firm and its clients. This position performs highly responsible, independent, specialized, legal clerical work involving the criminal justice system.

The Law Offices of Steven J. Pisani is a full-service traffic and criminal defense firm in Downtown Denver. We are dedicated to providing effective and convenient services to those accused of violating the law.

ABOUT OUR JOB

Job responsibilities include:

• Review and draft pleadings for completeness and accuracy. Attention to detail is paramount!
• Act as liaison between clients, counsel, court personnel and judges as well as between the court and law enforcement agencies; assist clients through knowledge of policy, procedure, ordinances, and statutes; provide the client with general and/or explanatory information as well as answers questions and resolves problems without giving legal advice.
• Schedules hearings pertaining to court cases in accordance with civil and criminal rules of procedure, court procedure, judges' preferences and individual discretion.
• Maintains, through case management, a variety of confidential records requiring classification and compilation of varied information; prepares reports, drafts correspondence concerning legal matters; secures information from public records; proofreads legal materials; compiles reports.

ABOUT YOU

REQUIRED EDUCATION (must be demonstrated on application/resume): Bachelor's Degree Or Paralegal Certificate program.

REQUIRED SKILLS (must be demonstrated on application/resume):

Strong communication skills including writing and attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel.

Exhibit professionalism, reliability and punctuality.

PREFERENCES

Fluency in Spanish

Working knowledge of Colorado Courts e-filing

Creative thinking

Proficiency with computers

ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE

COMPENSATION: Hourly, ($18+) Commensurate with experience

BENEFITS: Paid Personal Leave/Sick Days/Flexible Fridays

START DATE: Late September/Early October, 2021

Applications must include a resume and cover letter. You must include your favorite Bronco or Rockies player in the subject line when applying to be considered.

Interview: Qualified candidates will be interviewed in stages over the phone and in-person.

Pre-employment Screening: An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law, including the successful completion of a background check. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and other verifications required for the position which may include, but are not limited to, employment and/or education verification, motor vehicle record check, drug test, and/or physical. The existence of a conviction does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment except where federal or state law or regulations prohibit employment of an individual with certain convictions.

Probationary Period: This position may require the selected candidate to complete at least a one month probationary period with credits for an internship prior to attaining career status.

The Law Offices of Steven J. Pisani, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 to $24.00 /hour