Legal Administrator I

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

5d • $80,217 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The City and County of Denver is hiring a Legal Administrator I for the Office of the Municipal Public Defender (OMPD). This leadership and management role supports a fast-paced, team-oriented, and continually changing public defender office. OMPD represents defendants facing jail time for municipal ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and municipal youth offenses in the Denver County Court System. The office provides holistic, client-centered representation and works with a Client Support Team and community partners to connect clients with services and resources.

The Legal Administrator supervises paralegals and administrative staff, oversees operational functions, and works with the management team to address issues and maintain effective operations. The position is 100% onsite at 710 W Colfax, Denver, Colorado, with a stated schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and flexible work hours as needed.

The expected starting salary is $80,217–$95,000 per year, based on experience and education. The posted position salary range is $80,217–$132,358. The position is listed as unlimited.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in a legal office performing administrative functions in the organization’s day-to-day operations.
• One year of appropriate experience may substitute for each required year of post-high-school education; additional appropriate education may substitute for the minimum experience requirements.
• Paralegal Certificate or be in the process of obtaining one.
• Applicable legal experience.
• Experience working as a lead or supervisor.
• Clear written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• License or certifications: none.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with criminal defense.
• Proficiency with large-scale e-Discovery projects and e-Discovery software platforms.
• Experience with courtroom technology and trial presentation software.
• Public-service orientation.
• Ability to work as a team player with both leadership and staff.
• Strong technical capabilities.
• Cover letter (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coach, train, and supervise paralegals and other administrative staff, including implementing and evaluating performance criteria, providing regular feedback, and ensuring work conforms to policies and standards.
• Perform operational functions, including operational and financial analysis, reporting and evaluation, information management, computer operations, and process improvement.
• Plan, assign, and evaluate staff work; provide technical expertise; review work for accuracy and completeness; create or modify policies and procedures; and recommend changes to improve efficiency and workflow.
• Develop or modify work assignments, methods, and procedures to meet priorities.
• Work with the Office’s management team to ensure consistent communication and collaboration in identifying and resolving issues or concerns.
• Support and interpret policies and procedures developed by higher-level managers, and identify, plan, and implement staff training and professional development.
• Resolve problems arising during daily operations in the office and courtrooms, determine problem-resolution standards, and handle escalations from internal and external clients.
• Assist with difficult or unusual assignments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A guaranteed lifelong monthly pension once vested after five years of service.
• 457B Retirement Plan.
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year, plus 11 paid holidays, one personal holiday, and one volunteer day per year.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within the first month of the start date.
• Care Bank: eight weeks of Paid Family Leave after passing the probation period.
• Free RTD Eco Pass.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager