Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

This position is with the Office of the State Public Defender in Arapahoe County, CO. The salary is $3,685.00 monthly. The job is full time and the job number is JCA-091526-ARPAA. The opening date is 09/15/2026 and the closing date is 9/29/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada).

The Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) is an independent agency within the Judicial Branch of Colorado State Government. 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.

The benefits of working for the OSPD include medical, vision, and dental insurance; state paid life insurance and short-term disability; flexible schedules; 11 paid holidays; access to mental health and well-being resources; Colorado PERA; and 401(k) and 457 supplemental retirement plans.

The position purpose is to fill an Administrative Assistant role in the regional trial offices. This is a full-time, entry-level position responsible for performing routine clerical and receptionist duties of a legal nature. Tasks are performed under direct guidance of an Office Manager or Supervisor while learning office and court procedures and case file management systems.

Primary duties and responsibilities include performing general reception duties, checking the main voice mail and email inbox, assisting persons applying for representation, opening, entering data and updating client files, using court or local jurisdiction internet sites to search client case information, processing incoming and outgoing mail, making weekly courthouse runs, uploading electronic documents, attending meetings and trainings, and performing other administrative duties as assigned.