Legal Assistant - Special Projects

Adams County; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams County District Attorney’s Office seeks a capable legal support specialist to perform complex technical duties and support the office's mission to protect the community. Responsibilities include redacting sensitive materials, filing motions, and coordinating with court clerks.

The role requires discretion, confidentiality, and strong teamwork. Candidates should have 3–5 years of legal support experience, typing 50+ wpm, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal support experience in a legal office or equivalent
• Typing 50+ wpm with high accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro and internal DISTRICT attorney software (ACTION)

Responsibilities

• Redact sensitive case materials using CORA/CCJRA guidelines and redaction tools
• Answer phones and provide information to callers during lunch/breaks/absences
• Prepare, review, and file motions, pleadings, memoranda, and warrants; ensure timely filing
• Follow procedures and prepare relevant legal documents
• Coordinate with court clerks for filing and quality assurance
• Review cases for essential witnesses and coordinate subpoena service
• Maintain confidential records and process information per policies
• Digitize paper files and multimedia materials as assigned

Skills

Legal terminology

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Typing 50+ wpm

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Evidence.com

Legal document preparation

Tools

ACTION

Adobe Pro

Job description

The mission of the District Attorney’s Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

To perform complex technical legal duties within the District Attorney’s office and to work in support of the District Attorney’s office mission to protect the community and make the criminal justice system better.

Process requests for Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) and Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA), including detailed case review, redaction of sensitive content using Adobe Acrobat Pro, specialized media redaction software, and digitization of physical and electronic materials.

• Requires redaction of sensitive case materials—such as those related to sexual assaults, homicides, juvenile matters, and other confidential criminal investigations. Exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide coverage for receptionist by answering office phones during lunches, breaks, and absences. Assist callers by providing information and addressing inquiries related to District Attorney’s Office operations.
• Prepare, compose, review, and file a variety of documents including motions, pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, and warrant applications. Confirm timely filing of pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Ensure all procedures are followed and relevant legal documents are prepared.
• Develop a working relationship with court clerks for the purpose of filing cases and quality assurance.
• Review cases for essential witnesses and coordinate service of subpoenas.
• Maintain confidential records, and process requests for information according to District Attorney’s Office policies. Prepare reports and draft correspondence as needed.
• Work assignments are performed within an established framework under general instructions but require simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.
• Assist with special projects as assigned, including the digitization of paper files and multimedia materials.

To be successful, our candidate should have the following knowledge, skill, and abilities:

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal documentation formats sufficient to be able to read, interpret, and prepare legal documents.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to working with a team and demonstrated ability to work effectively with other employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to work with attorneys and provide a high-quality work product to assist them in successfully performance of their responsibilities in prosecuting cases.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures sufficient to be able to organize and maintain files, records, and schedules and to obtain and/or relay information and process documents in a timely manner.
• Skill in examining documents for correctness, completeness, and accuracy.
• Skill in prioritizing, coordinating and scheduling work to allow for efficient and effective completion of work assignments.
• Must have the ability to work in a standard office environment with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Pro and its tools, and the ability to learn and master internal District Attorney legal software such as ACTION; experience with Evidence.com, is preferred.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of legal support experience in a legal office or any equivalent combination of experience or education that satisfy the requirements of the job.
• Type 50+ w.p.m. with accuracy.
• Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public.

To be considered for this position, a cover letter and resume are required with this application.