Administrative Assistant Jobs

Colorado’s Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) maintains a reputation as one of the top organizations in the nation specializing in the delivery of indigent criminal defense. We operate as an independent agency within the Judicial Branch of Colorado State Government with nearly 1,000 dedicated employees assigned to twenty-one Regional Trial Offices, a centralized Appellate Division, and a centralized Administrative Office. The mission of OSPD is to defend and protect the rights, liberties and dignity of those accused of crimes who cannot afford to retain counsel. We do so by providing constitutionally and statutorily mandated representation that is effective, zealous, inspired and compassionate.
We seek to hire professionals who are dedicated to furthering our mission and demonstrate compassion in their service to our clients. We are a fast paced, team-oriented environment, where self-motivation and a personal commitment to high performance are important attributes for success.

The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum salary for the job classification in the OSPD’s step and grade compensation structure. New hires are placed in the grade based on qualifications and may include credit for job relevant years of experience.

How to Apply:

Please e-mail your résumé and cover letter outlining your interest in this position and how you meet the qualifications to
Candace Gonzales, Office Manager at [email protected]

The deadline for applying is 11:59 p.m. on August 23, 2023.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot personally respond to each submission. We will notify you by phone and/or e-mail if you are selected for an interview.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR OSPD:

• Access to Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
• 6 Health Plans- Kaiser and Cigna options
• Dental Insurance
• Colorado PERA
• Basic Vision Insurance - included with medical plans
• State Paid Short-Term Disability
• State Paid Life Insurance
• FSA – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• 401(k) and 457 Supplemental Retirement Plans
• HSA Plan with Employer Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Eco Pass
• 11 paid holidays

QUALIFICATIONS: (Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.)

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of standard software applications such as, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, internet browsers and e-mail.
• Knowledge of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division);
• Graduation from high school or equivalent required. No prior experience required.
• Knowledge of English language, grammar, and punctuation.

• Client/customer service experience in a fast-paced environment;
• Training or experience that provided a knowledge of court systems and legal terminology;
• Experience working in an environment serving indigent populations;
• Basic clerical and administrative skills such as, data entry, uploading electronic files, managing files/records, and answering phones;
• Spanish-speaking skills.

NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Consistent with this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including the application and selection process. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact Katey Tarkington at, [email protected].