Administrative Assistant II / Receptionist - District Attorney's Office

About Our Job

If you have ever wanted to work to better your community, while advancing your career in an exciting and dynamic environment, this may be the right opportunity for you. We are currently recruiting for an Administrative Assistant II / Receptionist to join the District Attorney's Office.

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 100 attorneys and 150 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 Beth McCann.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The full pay range for this position is $19.11- $28.67 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

• 11 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

Location

This position reports on site from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at 370 17th St., Suite 5300

Denver, CO 80202.

What You'll Do

We are currently recruiting for an Administrative Assistant II / Receptionist to join the District Attorney's Office. The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and verifying completeness and accuracy of documents, forms, and other information, identifying and correcting errors according to established procedures

• Utilizing a computer to edit, compile, input, and retrieve files and/or databases to prepare a variety of letters, memorandum, and reports, and to complete forms or templates

• Greeting visitors, answering, screening, and routing a high volume of telephone calls, taking messages, and providing routine information to employees or the public including victims of crimes.

• Compiling, computing, and generating data for routine business reports and restitution documentation as instructed

• Prepare, opening and distributing mail and delivering documents, correspondences, and other materials

• Preparing a variety of letters, memorandums, and reports on a word processor

• Maintaining inventory records, files and record systems; Updating and purging files, according to procedures, and categorizing information for filing; Ordering office supplies, as needed

• Distributing appropriate forms, providing information and assistance about available services, and addressing recurring problems within a defined scope

• Operating a variety of office equipment and systems with the ability to conduce general clerical work

• Performs other related duties, as assigned

• Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above

About You

What You'll Bring

We are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience:

• Comfortable with deadlines

• Great customer service skills

• Able to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information

• Experience collaborating with multiple teams, departments, or agencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, victim advocates, secretarial staff, collateral agencies, and crime victims

• Bilingual in Spanish and English Preferred

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: One (1) year of clerical experience

• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement

• License/Certifications: None

To be considered for this position, please include the following on your job application (upload the attachments to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Resume

• Required

• Cover letter

• Highly preferred

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday, May15th, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 15th, 2024 at 11:59PM to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CC1484 Administrative Support Assistant II

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

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$19.11 - $28.67

Starting Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

District Attorney

Assessment Requirement

Administrative Professional

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.

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