Administrative Assistant II; Tax and Public Finance

Administrative Assistant II (Tax and Public Finance)

Overview: The Revenue & Regulatory Law Section’s Tax & Public Finance Unit (TPF Unit) needs a highly detail‑oriented Administrative Assistant II to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys, paralegals, and other staff. The role requires strong technical aptitude, superior organizational skills, and the ability to manage a wide variety of legal documents and case‑file information.

This position will provide full administrative and legal support, including creating and producing correspondence, pleadings, and reports using a computerized word‑processing system; proofreading documents; assisting with hearing preparation and court‑filing; managing document archives; maintaining case‑status reports; entering case information in Prolaw; electronically filing with the court; making travel arrangements as needed; and ensuring urgent matters are promptly referred to the appropriate attorney.

• Two (2) years of general clerical/office support experience as the primary function of the job.
• OR a combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to two (2) years.

• High technical aptitude.
• Experience working with technology and various systems.
• Experience organizing documents and electronic file systems.
• Experience in a similar role for the State of Colorado.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and adapt.
• Experience processing electronic documents.
• Excellent customer‑service skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with confidential information.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Familiarity with technology and comfortable using it.
• Outstanding organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills.

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• Applicants must pass a Colorado state income‑tax check and show no outstanding taxes for the past three years.
• Colorado Department of Law participates in E‑Verify and will provide Form I‑9 information to confirm U.S. work authorization.
• The position is expected to work in‑office 3 days per week with flexible arrangements subject to business needs.

Applicants who are removed from an employment list or from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the State Personnel Board within ten (10) calendar days of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Applicants must establish an account with the Colorado government jobs portal and complete the online application. Include:

• State of Colorado application fully completed and clearly describing education, training, and experience.
• Detailed resume outlining relevant skills, experiences, accomplishments, and how they meet preferred qualifications.
• For veteran’s preference, attach a DD214 or proof of disability or marital status.

All submitted materials will be evaluated using a comparative analysis process. If the application does not demonstrate minimum qualifications, the applicant will be notified of rejection.

• Competitive medical and dental health plans.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave earned each month.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness under specific conditions.
• Access to an on‑site fitness center.
• Retirement benefits (401K, 457, PERA).
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the state personnel system.
• Work‑life programs, flexible schedules, professional development, and employee discounts.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and serve them. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to veterans).

The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will assist individuals who have a disability with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.