Public Defender Administrative Assistant

State of Colorado; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Office of the Colorado State Public Defender is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support regional trial offices. The role involves front-desk reception, client intake, document processing, data entry in the case management system, and coordination with court staff.

This full-time position offers opportunities to learn court procedures in a fast-paced environment. You will handle phone and email inquiries, assist applicants for representation, and maintain organized files while ensuring

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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

• Receives calls on multiple lines, greets visitors, and provide general information.
• Checks main voicemail and email inbox; responds or forwards as needed.
• Assists applicants for representation; explains process and ensures documents are submitted.
• Opens and updates client files in the online case management system; handles filing.
• Uses court sites to search client case information.
• Processes incoming/outgoing mail and performs routine clerical tasks (copying, printing, sorting).
• Attends meetings and trainings; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong client facing service

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

Adobe Acrobat

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Internet & Email

Job description

Office of the Colorado State Public Defender is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support regional trial offices. The role involves front-desk reception, client intake, document processing, data entry in the case management system, and coordination with court staff.

This full-time position offers opportunities to learn court procedures in a fast-paced environment. You will handle phone and email inquiries, assist applicants for representation, and maintain organized files while ensuring