With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The pay range for this position is $27.89 - $35.56 an hour based on your experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
132 hours of PTO earned within first year
12 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
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
Who We Are
The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 120 attorneys and 180 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is John Walsh. We are currently recruiting for a Crime Victim Compensation Specialist.
Location
In this position you can expect to work on site at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St., Suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202, Monday through Friday from 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
As a Legal Administrative Assistant you will provide information to courts, personnel, attorneys and to the public by preparing legal and managing case files.
On a day to day basis you will also:
Legal Document Preparation & Filing
Case File Management & Tracking
Research & Investigative Support
Complaint Intake & Public Interaction
Interagency Coordination & Compliance
Program & Administrative Support
What You'll Bring
We are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience:
Required Minimum Qualifications
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of general clerical experience including One (1) year of legal clerical experience preparing legal documents such as: amendments, summonses, discovery orders, citations, motions and pleadings
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:59pm. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than April 26th at 11:59 PM.
Job Profile
CC0271 Legal Administrative AssistantTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$27.89 - $43.23Target Pay
$27.89 -$35.56/hour, based on education and experienceAgency
District AttorneyRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
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