Legal Office Assistant (Temporary) – County Attorneys Office at Jefferson County CO

.Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:11/28/25Division:County Attorney DivisionManagement Level:Individual ContributorScheduled Weekly Hours:25Benefit Eligibility:This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.Description:JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:The County Attorneys Office is seeking a temporary Office Assistant able to provide reliable dependable clerical assistance and administrative support. This person must be self-motivated and detail oriented. Key responsibilities include supporting the office manager preparing documents and handling communication with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires strong organizational skills adaptability and discretion. The candidate must have proven ability to move between diverse tasks with ease and thrive in a high-energy collegial environment and must quickly learn new systems and handle sensitive information with ease.SCHEDULE:This is a temporary non-exempt hourly position that has the option to operate on a 4 or 5-day work week approximately 30 hours per week through 12/31/2025. This position has the opportunity for some remote work as well as in-office work.COMPENSATION:Target Hire Range: $30.00 $35.00 USD HourlyCompensation will be determined based on education experience and skills.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Legal office support includes but is not limited to:Managing documents and confidential information with appropriate discretionAdministrative support for the Office ManagerAssisting with special projects by coordinating resources and tracking progressMaintaining legal and confidential filesData entry and report generation using legal matter management softwareCommunication with clients the courts the general public and government agenciesOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED3 years experience in a professional or office setting*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Experience in a legal office.Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Strong customer service skills.Experience with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365.Strong written and verbal communication.Excellent time management and prioritization skills.High attention to detail when proofreading/correcting written reports.Additional Job Information:Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are for every position.A valid Colorado drivers license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Drivers license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or references.In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications interviews or other hiring-related accommodations contact . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.APPLICATION:Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career OpportunitiesA resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into your candidate portal.For more details on the recruitment process please visit: Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or Education:Experience::Certifications:Languages:Category:Administrative Business Programs and Services Key Skills Typing,Microsoft Office,Data Entry,Customer Service,Computer Skills,Microsoft Outlook,QuickBooks,Office Experience,10 Key Calculator,Front Desk,Filing,Administrative Experience Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 30 - 35