Legal Office Assistant - County Attorney’s Office

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Apply By:
08/24/23
Division:
County Attorney Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
28
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 the proven ability to move between diverse tasks with ease and thrive in a high-energy, collegial environment.
This is a temporary non-exempt hourly position that operates on a 4-day work week, Monday-Thursday, 5 hours per day. Due to the nature of this position, in-office work is currently expected for all 20 hours per week. The opportunity for remote work may become available in the future.
Target Hire Range: $19.00 – $22.00 USD Hourly
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.
Essential Duties:
Legal Office Assistant 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 to the Office Manager
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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 Information:
Offer of employment contingent on upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification and/or references.
Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities.
Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal.
For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs
Questions:
County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or [email protected]
Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or [email protected]
Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or [email protected]
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