Legal Office Assistant (Temporary) - County Attorney's Office

Job Description:

Legal Office Assistant (Temporary) - County Attorney's Office

Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
07/08/25
Division:
County Attorney Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
25
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.

Description:

Are you seeking more than a paycheck?

The County Attorney's Office is seeking a Legal Office Assistant, able to provide

reliable, dependable, part-time in-office clerical assistance and administrative support. The ideal candidate is responsible for assisting paralegals, primarily those on the Human Services Litigation team, as well as supporting the Office Manager. This person must be self-motivated and detail oriented. The candidate must have proven ability to move between diverse tasks with ease and thrive in a high-energy, collegial environment.

SCHEDULE:

This is a temporary non-exempt hourly position that has the option to operate on a 4 or 5-day work week, 20-25 hours per week. This position has the opportunity for some remote work, as well as required in-office work.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $25.00 - $28.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Please note that this is a temporary, non-benefited position scheduled to work approximately 20-25 hours per week. There is no holiday pay. Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Legal office administrative support work includes, but is not limited to:

• Document preparation, including proofreading, redacting, scanning, and copying
• Answering, screening, and returning telephone calls
• Maintaining legal and confidential files
• Scheduling and calendaring court deadlines
• Processing court orders
• Data entry and report generation using legal matter management software
• Communication with clients, the courts, the general public, and government agencies
• Administrative support as needed to the Office Manager
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a professional or office setting.
• Experience in a legal office.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• High attention to detail when proofreading/correcting written reports.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history background check, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

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Category:
Legal