Paralegal in Colorado

To become a paralegal in Colorado, you need to complete the required education (No mandatory state education for paralegals. Voluntary national certifications typically require an Associate's degree in paralegal studies, a Bachelor's degree in any field plus paralegal coursework/experience, or a paralegal certificate. For Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals (LLPs) in family law, specific educational degrees or extensive paralegal experience are required.), and pass the No state exam for paralegals. Voluntary national certifications offer exams like Certified Paralegal (CP) or Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE). For Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals (LLPs), a family law exam and a legal ethics exam are required..

paralegals in Colorado are not required to hold a state license. Note: There is no mandatory state licensing or certification required to work as a paralegal in Colorado. Regulation is through the supervising attorney. Voluntary certification is available through national organizations. However, the Colorado Supreme Court has approved a new program to license Legal Paraprofessionals (LLPs) to provide limited legal services in family law matters. LLPs have specific education, experience (1500 hours, including 500 in family law), and examination requirements (family law and legal ethics exams). The first LLP bar exam was scheduled for April 2024, and the first LLPs could receive licenses in July 2024. LLPs must also satisfy character and fitness requirements and take a professionalism course. Minimum age is not specified for paralegals; for LLPs, it is implied to be 18+ due to education and experience requirements.

Colorado paralegals bring home a median salary of $73,380. This exceeds the $61,010 national median by 20%. New paralegals start around $48,840; seasoned professionals can reach $106,080.