Legal Administrative Assistant - Fast-Paced Public Defender

Colorado; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

FSA/HSA

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

11 paid holidays

Mental Health Resources

PERA Retirement Plans

Job summary

The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender in Colorado seeks an energetic Administrative Assistant to support regional trial offices. This full-time, entry-level role performs routine clerical and receptionist duties, handles phones and visitors, processes applications for representation, and assists with case files in the online system.

You will work under supervision, learn court procedures, and help maintain organization in a fast-paced environment serving indigent clients.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of English grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Knowledge of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, internet browsers and e-mail.

Responsibilities

• Performs general reception duties, answers phones, greets visitors and provides information.
• Manages voicemail and email inbox, forwards messages as needed.
• Assists applicants applying for representation by a public defender and explains the process.
• Opens and updates client files in the online case management system.
• Uses court sites to search client case information.
• Handles incoming/outgoing mail and routine clerical tasks.
• Attends meetings and trainings; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Client service

Confidentiality

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

Job description

The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender in Colorado seeks an energetic Administrative Assistant to support regional trial offices. This full-time, entry-level role performs routine clerical and receptionist duties, handles phones and visitors, processes applications for representation, and assists with case files in the online system.

You will work under supervision, learn court procedures, and help maintain organization in a fast-paced environment serving indigent clients.