Administrative Assistant III; Civil Litigation & Employment Law

Administrative Assistant III (Civil Litigation & Employment Law) Details

Section:
Civil Litigation and Employment Law Position Number: LAA-00068 Salary Range: $51,094.20 -$65,079.30 Yearly Apply By:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 11:59 pm FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Work Unit:
Civil Litigation and Employment Law

Job Location:

1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 Release Date:
Friday, August 15, 2025

Employment Type:

Full-Time Position Type:
Classified

This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D .

Find a rewarding career making a difference:
Join the Office of the Attorney General!

Are you an organized, thoughtful team player seeking meaningful work supporting Coloradans? The Department of Law, Civil Litigation and Employment Law (CLEL) Section is seeking a high functioning administrative professional to support the section leadership team, the Tort Litigation Unit, and the Cross-Unit Litigation Team. This Administrative Assistant III position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a variety of work and chance to dive into unique projects, interact with multiple teams, engage in creative problem solving, and develop new work process.

If you thrive in an environment where you move quickly between tasks, interact with department leadership, and are entrusted with important projects, this may be the position for you!

• Managing the intake, categorization, and processing of Notices of Claim; preparing litigation hold notices; and drafting related correspondence for attorneys, client agencies, institutions of higher education, and SORM.
• Developing, implementing, and adjusting Notice of Claim procedures in partnership with the Unit’s First and Second Assistant Attorneys General.
• Providing clerical and litigation support such as creating, proofreading, and formatting legal filings and correspondence; scheduling meetings; organizing court documents; and assisting with onboarding new attorneys and paralegals.
• Maintaining case files by opening new matters, organizing correspondence and documents, and ensuring accurate archiving and closure of cases.

The position also handles inquiries from the public and client agencies, coordinates special projects, maintain the Unit’s Pro Law case management data, and provides backup support when other administrative assistants are out of the office.

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Administrative Assistant III positions in the CLEL section.

Salary note:
Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

• At least five years of experience providing administrative support to management
• General clerical experience in a law office or legal setting
• Strong communications skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with case management systems
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility to multitask and switch focus when needed
• Ability to work comfortably adjust to an ebb and flow of work
• Ability to take initiative to resolve problems
• Experience with SharePoint and webpage updating
• Experience facilitating Zoom Meetings
• Experience in government sector

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• This position offers flexible work arrangements.
  Four (4) days in-office per week minimum is required but may be more frequent based on business needs
  . Please note, flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

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