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Legal Assistant - Special Projects

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Legal Assistant - Special Projects

Salary

$56,900.48 - $79,663.79 Annually

Location

Adams County District Attorney - 1000 Judicial Center Drive. Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

2025-07288

Department

District Attorney

Division

District Attorney's Office

Opening Date

12/12/2025

Closing Date

12/29/2025 4:30 PM Mountain

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Our Mission

The mission of the District Attorneys 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.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

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.

Examples of Duties for Success

+ 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.

Qualifications for Success

+ 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 60-70 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.

More Qualifications for Success

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

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

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Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Retirement Plan

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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A requirement of this position is that you possess at least three (3) to five (5) years of legal office support experience. Do you meet this requirement?

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+ No

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If you answered yes that you have at least three (3) years of legal office support experience, please indicate where you worked and what your daily responsibilities were.

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This position requires strong attention to detail. Please describe your work ethic and how you believe your skill set fits this need.

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Describe a situation where you responded proactively to assist a team member.

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Please describe your level of typing skills:

+ 20-40 wpm

+ 40-50 wpm

+ 50-70 wpm

+ Over 70 wpm

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Why do you want to work for the District Attorney's Office?

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Are you willing to submit to a background check?

+ Yes

+ No

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What part of our mission resonates with you the most?

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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