Legal Administrative Assistant - Economic Crimes Unit (ECU)

About Our Job

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 full pay range for this position is $$27.89 - $35.56. 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
• Free RTD Eco Pass
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

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.

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.

What You’ll Do

As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will provide information to courts, personnel, attorneys and to the public by preparing legal and managing case files.

On a day to day basis you will also:

Legal Document Preparation & Filing

• Prepare and draft legal documents including motions, court orders, memorandums, correspondence, and intervention letters
• Review, prepare, and process petitions such as record sealing, expungement, and sex offender registration requests
• Submit filings through the Colorado Courts e‑filing system
• Interpret legal documents and explain procedures to complainants and stakeholders

Case File Management & Tracking

• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and secure handling of sensitive materials
• Track case status, court dates, statutory deadlines, compliance requirements, and outcomes
• Update case records and maintain logs, reports, and program data
• Prepare case summaries and document case positions for attorney review
• Maintain Grand Jury transcripts and exhibits securely and assist the Grand Jury Clerk as needed

Research & Investigative Support

• Conduct legal and factual research using statutes, judicial guidelines, public records, and court databases
• Run criminal histories, obtain court records, and collect supporting documentation
• Research eligibility for petitions and expungements using Colorado statutes and judicial standards
• Conduct background searches, contact collateral agencies, and gather information from public record sources
• Assist investigators—including At‑Risk Investigators—with research, interviews, and evidence gathering
• Support specialized investigations, including financial exploitation and referrals from city agencies
• Assist with documentation for Motions to Determine Factual Innocence

Complaint Intake & Public Interaction

• Review complaints and petitions for sufficiency and coordinate with complainants to gather additional information
• Provide daily support through the Fraud Line and other communication channels; resolve consumer issues when possible
• Explain complaint processes and guide individuals in gathering required documentation
• Respond to inquiries from community members, agencies, and law enforcement via phone, email, and mail
• Communicate case decisions to complainants and assist with follow‑up actions as directed by the Chief Deputy District Attorney

Interagency Coordination & Compliance

• Report at‑risk complaints to Denver DHS Adult Protective Services per statutory requirements and coordinate with law enforcement
• Serve as the District Attorney’s Office representative at interagency meetings and workgroups
• Coordinate interviews, prepare interview memorandums, and col…