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Restitution Technician

Salary

$56,056.00 - $78,478.40 Annually

Location

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

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

2025-07170

Department

District Attorney

Division

District Attorney's Office

Opening Date

09/04/2025

Closing Date

9/18/2025 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

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.

The Restitution Technician performs a variety of moderately complex general clerical duties in completion of restitution for criminal cases on behalf of deputy district attorneys within the Victim Programs Unit. Works under the general direction of the Director of Victim Programs. General work assignments are the result of a variety of sources and require some analysis of facts to respond, prioritize and arrange; individual assignments are performed according to standard unit procedures and encompass a variety of operations for completion. Restitution Technicians support the mission of the District Attorney’s Office to protect the community and make the criminal justice system better and serve victims of crime.

Examples of Duties for Success

General Duties:

+ Reviews case files to identify all victims and ensure they receive timely and accurate information on the process for requesting restitution for crime-related losses.

+ Coordinates with victims of crime, collateral agencies, colleagues, and the public to obtain, clarify, and verify financial documentation, ensuring all claimed losses are directly linked to the criminal case and accurately support restitution requests.

+ Reviews, analyzes, and processes returned Victim Restitution Request forms and Victim Impact Statements and supporting documentation to verify and substantiate claimed losses.

+ Assembles and assesses complex data and financial figures based on verification of crime-related losses.

+ Prepares restitution-related notices, motions, and exhibits using verified supporting documentation or as requested by the assigned deputy district attorney

+ Establishes and maintain a working knowledge of the restitution statute (C.R.S. 18-1.3-601 et al.) and pertinent case laws.

+ Documents case work / status in the database program.

+ Serves as a point of contact for restitution related inquiries, providing clear procedural information or directing inquiries to the appropriate staff.

+ Demonstrates ongoing commitment to teamwork and working in a collaborative, supportive environment.

To be successful, our ideal candidate should have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities

+ Standard office procedures and forms applicable to the specific unit and/or assignment.

+ Possess a strong working knowledge of standard legal/court procedures and legal terminology, knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

+ The ability to process work using database programs and or specific software programs.

+ Ability to follow semi-complex oral and written instructions.

+ Ability to prioritize and organize large volumes of cases and/or data to meet established deadlines.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with attorneys, support staff, victims, and collateral agencies.

+ Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow workers, attorneys, police, therapists, medical providers, and related agencies' personnel and the other stakeholders, including victims, witnesses, and clients.

+ Exercise attention to detail in performing assigned work tasks for accuracy and completeness.

+ Operate standard office equipment, e.g., personal computer, 10-key calculator, copier, scanner, and fax.

+ Perform standard and moderately complex mathematical calculations and gain working knowledge of simple bookkeeping procedures.

+ Proficient in problem solving with the ability to map and interpret complex cases while working independently.

+ Demonstrate a victim-centered approach, with the ability to interact empathetically, professionally, and respectfully with victims and stakeholders in emotionally charged or sensitive situations.

Qualifications for Success

•High school diploma or GED equivalent.

•A minimum of one (1) year progressively responsible administrative work

•Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred but not required.

•Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a legal environment preferred.

•Must pass a criminal background check

Adams County 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.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

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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Do you have a High school diploma or GED equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have a minimum of one (1) year progressively responsible administrative work?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you bilingual (English and Spanish)? This is preferred but not required.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have a minimum of one (1) year experience working in a legal environment? This is preferred but not required.

+ Yes

+ No

05

How many years of experience do you have working in a professional office environment

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-2 years

+ More than 2 years

06

Please briefly describe any relevant experience you have performing administrative work within legal environments.

07

Please describe any relevant experience you’ve had working with victims of crime or within the criminal justice system.

08

This job requires that you pass a criminal background check. Do you have anything you would like to disclose before we do that? If so, please explain

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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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