Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant

Salary

$58,038.79 - $81,254.30 Annually

Location

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

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

2026-07522

Department

District Attorney

Division

District Attorney's Office

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/18/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

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 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is committed to seeking and pursuing justice on behalf of victims of crime through the fair and ethical prosecution of those who commit offenses in our community. With a focus on education, treatment, and a reduction in recidivism, the District Attorney’s Office will also work vigorously to reform the criminal justice system to better serve those who live and work in Adams and Broomfield Counties.

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.

Examples of Duties for Success

Specific Duties

• Prepares, composes, reviews, and files a variety of documents including motions, pleadings, memoranda's, and various correspondence.

• Analyzes cases for essential witnesses and coordinates service of subpoenas.

• Assures documents relevant to motions and legal briefs are filed within appropriate time limits.

• Ensures all procedures are followed and relevant legal documents are prepared.

• Maintains confidential records and processes requests for information according to DA Office policies. Preparesreports and drafts correspondence as needed.

• Performs work assignments within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.

• Provides the public with general and/or explanatory information as well as answers questions and resolves problems without giving legal advice.

• Collaborates with law enforcement partners to collect information and documentation for comprehensive case filings.

• Procures reports, recordings, digital evidence, and supplemental materials from law enforcement agencies to ensure timely and compliant discovery disclosure.

• Reviews and examines digital evidence for completeness and accuracy.

• Develops a working relationship with court clerks for the purposes of filing cases and quality assurance.

To be successful, our candidate should have the following knowledge, skill, and abilities:

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal documentation format sufficient to be able to read, interpret, and prepare legal documents.

• Thorough knowledge of legal processes in an attorney’s office. Skill in reading ,interpreting, and applying legal documents.

• Excellent organizational skills and strong work ethic.

• Strong commitment to working with a team and demonstrated ability to work effectively with other employees, supervisors, and the public.

• Ability to work with attorneys and provide a high-quality work product to assist them in successfully performing their responsibilities and prosecuting cases.

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures sufficient to be able to organize and maintain files, records, and schedules and to obtain and/or relay information and process documents in a timely manner.

• Skill in examining documents for correctness, completeness, and accuracy.

• Skill in prioritizing, coordinating and scheduling work to allow for efficient and effective completion of work assignments.

• Strong communication skills.

• Must have ability to work in a standard office environment and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs: MS Word, MS Excel,Outlook, as well as the ability to master internal District Attorney legal software, such as ACTION and evidence.com.

Qualifications for Success

• Three (3) to five (5) years of legal secretarial experience in a legal office.

• Additionalrelated education may count towards required experience.

• Type 60-70 w.p.m. with accuracy.

• Primarily sedentary physical work requiring the 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.

The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s office serves both Adams and Broomfield Counties. As such, this position may be located in our Broomfield District Attorney’s Office.

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.

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

01

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

• Yes

• No

02

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.

03

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

• Yes

• No

04

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

05

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

06

Please describe your level of typing skills:

• 20-40 wpm

• 40-50 wpm

• 50-70 wpm

• 70+ WPM

07

Were you referred by a District Attorney or Adams County Employee?

• Yes

• No

08

If you were referred, please state who referred you. If you were not referred, type "NA"

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

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