Legal and Technical Assistant

The Boulder County Attorney’s Office is hiring a Legal Administrative and Technical Assistant to provide legal and technical support to attorneys and staff. This position plays a key role in supporting litigation, labor relations, and legal technology systems, and will report to the County Attorney Administrative Deputy.

The Legal Administrative and Technical Assistant will be responsible for a wide range of duties including document drafting and filing, litigation support, legal technology maintenance, and IT troubleshooting. This position will also support union grievance processes and help evaluate and implement new legal technologies to improve office efficiency. 

SALARY

Hiring Salary Range:  $68,976 -- $84,138

Classification Salary Range:  $68,976 -- $99,300

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN AN APPLICANT

We are looking to hire someone who either comes with the following attributes or who seeks to develop these attributes:

• The ability to learn how to use new software applications, including how to modify them to meet changing needs
• A strong understanding of legal compliance, data security, confidentiality, and privacy regulations
• The ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently
• A desire to stay current on emerging legal technologies and industry trends, including AI
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills

• The ability to work independently and be self-motivated, handling multiple competing priorities and handling sensitive matters.   
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff in other departments and offices.
• The ability to function well under time pressure and impending deadlines
• A commitment to public service and continuous improvement

Preferred experience (not required, but a plus – we will train!)

• Familiarity with legal technology systems such as case management, eDiscovery, and legal research tools 
• Experience supporting litigation and labor-related legal processes

POSITION DETAILS

This is a full-time and benefited position. The work schedule is Monday - Friday and work hours are determined by need but generally fall between 7:30am - 5:30pm.  The office location is in the Downtown Courthouse, located at 1325 Pearl St., Boulder, CO 80302. This is currently a hybrid position with the option of working from home up to three days per week.  This position will be required to attend in-person meetings at other Boulder County locations as necessary. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work. 

Boulder County offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family-friendly benefits such as paid caregiver leave and an infants-in the-workplace policy, contributions to Colorado PERA, wellness programs, paid vacation and holidays, paid medical leave, an RTD EcoPass, and more.  

WHY WORK WITH US?

This position is part of a dynamic and collaborative legal team that supports a progressive local government. The County Attorney’s Office works on complex and often cutting-edge legal issues and prioritizes professional growth, work-life balance, and a respectful, inclusive atmosphere.

Boulder County is a fully inclusive, anti-racist, and multicultural organization aspiring to overcome all forms of social oppression. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education: High school graduation or equivalent

Experience: Six years of progressively responsible experience in an office or legal environment

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in a legal or legal technology environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft O365 tools 
• Experience with legal technology systems such as Logikcull, LawToolBox, Westlaw Precision
• Familiarity with automation tools and data migration practices

• Experience working for a government entity.
• Understanding of labor relations 

COVER LETTER AND RESUME:

All applicants are required to attach a cover letter for this position.