DA Legal Secretary II
About The Position
The DA Legal Secretary II - District Court position provides administrative support for deputy district attorneys on adult felony cases. This role involves complex administrative duties, including typing various documents, managing case files, electronically filing motions, tracking evidence, producing subpoenas, and maintaining filing systems. The position also includes data entry, obtaining criminal histories, and acting as a liaison with law enforcement agencies, defense attorneys, and the public. Additionally, the role may involve front desk reception coverage, assisting other legal staff, and special projects.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 3 years experience in an increasingly responsible position in an office setting
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Colorado State Court Data Access and Colorado Courts Efiling
- Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a criminal justice office setting
- CBI Openfox
Responsibilities
- Provides administrative support for deputy district attorneys on adult felony cases.
- Performs complex duties including typing documents, correspondence, reports, and case files utilizing technical terminology and composition skills.
- Types a variety of confidential documents, motions, and correspondence.
- Electronically files motions with the court.
- Verifies docket, orders, and maintains tracking of evidence and reports.
- Produces subpoenas and discovery.
- Establishes and maintains filing systems, pulling files, updating and replacing them as needed.
- Performs data entry of disposition and sentences and updates court events into the case management system.
- Obtains NCIC/CCIC criminal histories and certified copies of convictions.
- Acts as a liaison with 29 Weld County law enforcement agencies and defense attorneys.
- Answers inquiries from the public.
- Operates a variety of office equipment, including personal computer, fax, and copier.
- Communicates current and anticipated problems to superior.
- Performs related work as required.
- Provides coverage for front desk reception as needed.
- Provides coverage for other legal assistants/office technicians as needed.
- Completes special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
