Job Details for Judicial Assistant / Paralegal

The U.S. District Court, for the District Court of Colorado has an opening for a Paralegal/Judicial Assistant in the chambers of Senior U.S. District Judge Robert E. Blackburn. The Paralegal/Judicial Assistant performs administrative and legal duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. This person will assist the judge in the daily activities of the office, performing administrative management, legal, and related paralegal duties as assigned by the judge.

The Paralegal/Judicial Assistant is a permanent staff member in the Judge’s Chambers. The successful candidate will be professional, organized, optimistic, and proficient, and must be committed to preserving the respectful culture of the court and the chambers. The office includes a staff of law clerks, and the position is responsible for ensuring that operations run smoothly in the Judge’s absence. This position is a solid combination of both an executive assistant and a paralegal. The ideal candidate will have experience, aptitude, and willingness to perform both roles.

This position is open until filled, with preference for applicants up until Dec. 8, 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties, including using computer applications to prepare documents and correspondence, reviewing legal documents submitted to the court for completeness and accuracy, and other related duties.
• Create and update templates and standard documents for orders, motions, and other related documents. Maintain office supplies and inventory of property assigned to chambers. Place calls for repair of office equipment.
• Monitor deadlines, prioritize tasks, and determine need for action by the judge. Monitor caseload, organize filings and correspondence related to cases, log motions and other actions, and update the case list. Compile and arrange information and data and prepare required periodic reports regarding court and non-court activities.
• Receive, screen, and refer questions in person or via telephone. Respond to basic questions related to the status and scheduling of cases.
• Manage the judge’s schedule, continuously updating and coordinating with the judge, legal parties, attorneys, the clerk’s office, and other judicial officers and court unit executives.
• Track and monitor calendars, filings, hearings, etc. Review daily reports (electronic and paper) to identify new filings.
• Maintain chambers information storage and filing systems (electronic and paper) for case filings, correspondence, publications, data, forms, and other documents.
• File orders, notices, and opinions in the court’s electronic filing system.
• Conduct legal research using source material or the internet.