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Administrative Assistant II

Details

Section:
Criminal Appeals
Position Number:
LAA-00021
Salary Range:
$40,036.50 - $50,983.50 Yearly
Apply By:
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:59 pm
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Work Unit:
Criminal Appeals
Job Location:
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Release Date:
Monday, July 28, 2025
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Position Type:
Classified

Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!

We’re looking for a great administrative professional to join the Criminal Appeals team! This Administrative Assistant II position provides the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your input is valued, and you will be relied upon to manage the workflow of the unit. This position is best suited for someone with outstanding attention to detail and who is comfortable with technology. If you’re looking for a career working with a great team of administrative assistants, paralegals and attorneys, apply today!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position provides administrative and legal support to the Criminal Appeals Section at the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. The section includes 40 attorneys, 3 administrative professionals, a paralegal, and a victim services coordinator. The team is responsible for defending criminal convictions on appeal in both state and federal courts and supporting prosecutors statewide on complex matters of criminal law and procedure.

Key Responsibilities:

Case and File Management
• Organize, archive, and purge closed case files according to office protocols.
• Scan and upload physical documents into the ProLaw system and retrieve older files from storage when needed.
• Manage the internal brief bank and ensure filed briefs are saved accurately and distributed appropriately.

Legal and Administrative Support
• Draft and e-file legal documents such as pleadings and notices.
• Update case management systems with attorney assignments, court filings, and key case details.
• Assist with opening new cases and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, coordinate deliveries, and fulfill court-related requests.

Court Coordination and Records Retrieval
• Serve as liaison between attorneys and court clerks.
• Request and retrieve court records from the Colorado Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
• Coordinate delivery and return of records as needed to support active cases.

Legal Document Formatting and Brief Coding
• Code legal briefs for formatting consistency and accuracy using tables of contents and authorities.
• Identify legal references such as case law, statutes, and rules to ensure proper document preparation.

Office and Team Support
• Provide general support to legal assistants and attorneys.
• Assist with reception coverage and shared office responsibilities, including handling shredding logistics and maintaining supplies in the workroom.

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Administrative Assistant II positions in the Criminal Appeals section.

Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.


Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Residency Requirement:

 This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated.

Experience Only:
Two (2) years of general clerical/office support experience as the primary function of the job.

OR 

Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in general clerical/office support as the primary function of the job equal to two (2) years. This must include at least one (1) year of the general clerical/office support experience to qualify.

If qualifying under the substitution, you will be required to provide a copy of your transcripts.

Note: Candidates possessing a foreign degree must submit a translation (evaluation) of their degree from an accredited institution, such as The National Association of Credential Evaluations Services in order to be given credit for the degree.

 

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, if you possess any of the following specifically include the details on your application, as this information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants.

  • General clerical experience in a law office, legal setting or similar office setting
  • Experience organizing documents and electronic file systems
  • Experience processing electronic documents
  • Customer service focus
  • Strong communication skills
  • Outstanding organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail

Required Competencies:

  • Requires proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Requires familiarity with and comfortable using technology
  • Requires outstanding organizational skills and demonstrated strong interpersonal skills

Conditions of Employment:

  • Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
  • Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Criminal Appeals offers flexible work arrangements. New employees are generally expected to work in-office 3-4 days a week. Additional flexibility will be considered for employees after a successful onboarding and training period. Please note, flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.

Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Please view the full job announcement for more information, including information about compensation and benefits, and to apply online.