Legal Administrator I

This job posting is open to current City and County of Denver employees ONLY including employees impacted by the 2025 layoffs.

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 starting pay range for this position is $80,217.00 - $93,253.00 a year 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 Legal Administrative Assistant.

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.

What You'll Do

If you have ever had an interest in serving your community while pursuing a career within the criminal justice and legal industry, this opportunity may be right for you. The District Attorney's Office for the 2nd Judicial District is currently recruiting a Legal Administrator I.

Job responsibilities include:

• Coordinates and manages operational and logistical functions related to Statutory Grand Jury operations, including scheduling, juror coordination, courtroom logistics, inter-agency communication, and calendaring support for assigned legal units
• Prepares, reviews, processes, and coordinates complex legal filings and related documentation for investigative cases and Grand Jury matters, including case initiation, document preparation, case management system maintenance, and filing coordination with the District Court
• Coordinates the preparation, revision, organization, and filing of Grand Jury indictments, motions, and related legal documents; establishes and maintains associated case records, defendant information, witness data, investigative records, and related case management system documentation
• Coordinates and facilitates communication and scheduling activities with judicial officers, court administration staff, jury commissioners, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, investigators, jurors, and other stakeholders involved in Grand Jury operations and related court proceedings
• Coordinates operational and administrative activities related to Grand Jury selection processes, including juror correspondence, questionnaire review, records management, courtroom logistics, scheduling coordination, materials preparation, attendance tracking, and communication with prospective and seated jurors
• Administers and maintains ongoing operational support for Grand Jury panels, including juror scheduling, attendance monitoring, communication regarding proceedings and appearances, coordination of transcripts and related materials, and maintenance of related records and documentation
• Prepares, maintains, processes, and distributes legal records, subpoenas, transcripts, motions, endorsements, court filings, and related case documentation in accordance with established policies, procedures, court rules, and statutory requirements
• Provides administrative and operational oversight for electronic filing systems, case management platforms, evidence management systems, and related technology resources, including account administration, document coding, case transfers, records maintenance, workflow coordination, and system support
• Coordinates records management activities including scanning, retention, retrieval, transfer, and secure storage of legal files, investigative materials, Grand Jury records, and related documentation
• Maintains confidentiality and ensures the secure handling of sensitive legal documents, criminal justice information, Grand Jury materials, investigations and proceedings, personnel matters, and protected information in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, statutes, court rules, and regulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

What You'll Bring

Our ideal candidate possesses the following capabilities. They do not need to be an expert in these areas, just a desire to learn and a proven track record of developing expertise.

• Paralegal, legal secretary, or other legal experience

• Experience working as a lead or supervisor

• Knowledge of State, Federal and Court of Appeals

• Public service oriented

• Clear written/verbal communication and analytical skills

• Strong desire to learn and problem solve

• Team-player with both leadership and staff

• Strong Technical Ability

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: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience in a legal office performing administrative functions in the day-to-day operations of the organization.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:59pm. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 17th at 11:59 PM.

Job Profile

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Position Salary Range

Target Pay

Agency

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.