Administrative Assistant - Diversion Program
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Administrative Assistant - Diversion Program
Salary
$61,520.16 - $86,128.64 Annually
Location
Adams County District Attorney - 1000 Judicial Center Drive. Brighton, CO
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
2026-07356
Department
District Attorney
Division
Diversion Program
Opening Date
02/04/2026
Closing Date
2/12/2026 4:30 PM Mountain
Our Mission
The mission of the District Attorneys Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime.
EEO
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification
Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.
Description
Benefits
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What Success Looks Like In This Job
The mission of the District Attorney's Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime. In support of our mission, the District Attorney's Office seeks a founding Executive Director to support the opening, operation, growth and development of a new Family Justice Center for the communities of the 17th Judicial District of Colorado.
The mission of the District Attorney's Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime.
The Administrative Assistant for the Diversion Program Office provides administrative and clerical support to the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Diversion program. Responsible for processing cases, documents, and data through case management systems and associated tracking tools, as well as the professional and courteous operation of the front office.
Examples of Duties for Success
Meets and greets all customers, including clients, families, service providers, and visitors upon their arrival
Makes outgoing telephone calls in support of program business such as scheduling intakes, calling victims, etc.
Manages scheduling intakes for walk in court hours Receives incoming telephone calls, solving issues or transferring them to intended recipients
Performs basic office duties, such as copying, filing, scanning, keyboarding, and sorting mai
Receives, records, and processes program fees and restitution payments
Prepares invoices for payment
Records approvals for all payment requests for client services
Records invoices for data and financial tracking systems Sends initial restitution correspondence to victims
Prepares, composes, reviews, and assembles court and program documents and correspondence.
Facilitates transfer of cases to and from the main office, intake staff, and client managers.
Inputs data accurately and consistently to pull reports
Purges and destroys electronic completed case files according to a previously determined schedule.
Orders and stocks office supplies
Maintains orderly appearance of lobby, workroom, shared common areas, and personal workstation areas
Works in collaboration with Admin team to have consistency for client managers and leadership team
Coordinating conferences, trainings, and team meetings for staff
Contributes to positive work culture
Enters and updates client information in CDAC Module
Documents financial information in Diversion Module
To be successful, our ideal candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to demonstrate good customer service skills while critically thinking about complex situations.
Ability to build positive and inclusive culture while serving the public
Skill to communicate effectively
Ability to practice empathy
Ability to be innovative to change processes in day-to-day work
Working knowledge of the ACTION database administered by the Colorado District Attorney's Council, or comparable experience with another legal system database.
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal documentation format sufficient to be able to read, interpret, and prepare legal documents.
The ability to collaborate effectively with the public and fellow staff members to achieve goals.
Awareness of routine office practices and procedures sufficient to be able to organize and maintain files, records, and schedules, and process case
Skill to prioritize, coordinate, and schedule work to allow for efficient and effective completion of the work assignment in a timely manner.
Skill of planning, organizing, and coordinating team trainings, events, and travel
Ability to arrange schedules for staff members in order serve clients in an efficient manner
Knowledge of financial and data reporting
Ability to learn the functions, structure, and organizational policies of the county and the District Attorney's Office and the Diversion Program.
Knowledge of the organization and operation of the county and of outside agencies, as necessary, to assume assigned responsibilities.
Ability to Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.
Ability to use independent judgment and personal initiative.
Ability to compile and maintain complex and extensive records and prepare routine reports.
Ability to independently prepare correspondence
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
Ability to schedule and coordinate projects, set priorities; adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to research, analyze and summarize data.
Skill to Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Qualifications for Success
High school graduation/equivalent plus five years of full time legal assistant experience in a legal office, or
Associate degree in a relevant field, plus three years of full time legal assistant experience, or
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus one year of full time legal assistant experience.
Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public.
Must @type 50 w.p.m. with accuracy.
More Qualifications for Success
The ability to speak, read and write Spanish with proficiency is highly preferred.
To be considered for this position, a resume and cover letter are required as part of your application.
Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!
Benefits You Expect:
AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
Generous Vacation/Sick leave
Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan
Short-Term Disability
Plus some you might not expect:
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Fitness Center
Employee Health Clinics
Flexible Work Schedules
Recreation Center Discounts
Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Wellness programs
Lactation friendly certified workplace
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Which Qualification do you meet?
A high school graduation/equivalent plus five years of full time legal assistant experience in a legal office
Associate degree in a relevant field, plus three years of full time legal assistant experience
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus one year of full time legal assistant experience
I do not have any of the above qualifications,
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Do you meet the requirement of being able to @type 50 wpm with accuracy?
Yes
No
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This position is primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public. Do you meet these requirements?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
Website
http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities
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