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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Two (2) years of clerical experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Customer service experience, ability to work with diverse groups and communities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Data entry skills
• Ability to learn Legal computer systems
• High amount of attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in working in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual or multilingual a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage documentation and files for the Office of Municipal Public Defender
• Input information/data and create reports as needed
• Initial Discovery downloads and conflict inputs from the Police report.
• Be the front desk receptionist and the face of the office
• Provide the public with general and/or explanatory information; explaining and clarifying rules, processes, and procedures
• Assist in the preparation of weekly docket
• Ensure that all discovery is downloaded before office visits.
• Collect, organize and develop reports from data relating to Youth representation
• Help coordinate Youth meetings with Youth centered organizations
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time
• Education Refund Program (ERP)
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
• Free RTD Eco Pass
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date