Legal Administrative Assistant — Public Defender Office

Colorado; Sterling (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 Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Mental Health Resources

Colorado PERA

Retirement Plans (401k/457)

Job summary

The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to perform routine clerical and receptionist duties in a fast-paced legal office. The position supports case file management, client intake, and court-related processes under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma, strong English grammar, and basic computer skills with MS Office. This entry-level role offers opportunities to learn court procedures and serve indigent clients with

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required.
• Knowledge of English language, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of basic math and standard software applications (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Performs general reception duties including answering phones with multiple lines and greeting visitors.
• Checks voicemail and email inbox; responds or forwards messages as needed.
• Assists applicants for representation by a public defender; explains process and ensures documents are complete.
• Opens, updates, and closes client files in online case management; manages physical files as required.
• Uses court websites to search client case information and assists with case documentation.
• Handles mail, copying, printing, sorting, and distribution of forms and documents.
• Assists with courthouse runs and uploads large volumes of documents to the case management system.
• Attends meetings and trainings as required; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Internet browsers

Job description

The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to perform routine clerical and receptionist duties in a fast-paced legal office. The position supports case file management, client intake, and court-related processes under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma, strong English grammar, and basic computer skills with MS Office. This entry-level role offers opportunities to learn court procedures and serve indigent clients with