Administrative Assistant, Court Services (Public Defender)

State of Colorado; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

State Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

Flexible Schedules

11 paid holidays

Access to Mental Health Resources

Colorado PERA

Retirement Plans (401k/457)

Dental Insurance

Job summary

The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender is hiring an Administrative Assistant for our regional trial offices. This entry-level, full-time role handles clerical and reception tasks under supervision, learning court procedures and case file management while serving indigent clients with compassion.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, basic math and computer skills, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong English language, grammar and punctuation.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, email and internet browsers.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones with multiple lines and greet visitors.
• Manage reception area and provide general information.
• Process applications for representation and verify eligibility.
• Open and update client files in the case management system.
• Sort and distribute mail and perform routine clerical tasks.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

English Proficiency

Basic Math

MS Office

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet & Email

Job description

The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender is hiring an Administrative Assistant for our regional trial offices. This entry-level, full-time role handles clerical and reception tasks under supervision, learning court procedures and case file management while serving indigent clients with compassion.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, basic math and computer skills, and strong English communication.