Administrative Assistant II; Tax and Public Finance

Administrative Assistant II (Tax and Public Finance)

Apply for the Administrative Assistant II (Tax and Public Finance) role at the State of Colorado. This position is available in the Revenue & Regulatory Law section of the Office of the Attorney General.

Find a rewarding career making a difference:
Join the Office of the Attorney General! The Revenue & Regulatory Law Section is the largest section in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL), providing legal advice and litigation services to nearly 100 state agencies, divisions, ombudsmen, boards, and commissions. The Tax & Public Finance (TPF) Unit within the section represents the Department of Revenue on all state tax matters, including litigation and guidance on corporate income tax, sales and use tax, severance tax, and other tax issues.

The TPF Unit also provides legal advice to many state agencies and officials, including the Governor and the State Controller.

Full array of administrative and legal support to unit attorneys and paralegal, including: creating and producing correspondence, pleadings, and reports using a computerized word processing system; proofreading documents; assisting with hearing preparation and court filings; managing document files and archival of legal cases; maintaining case status reports; entering case information in Prolaw; electronically filing with the court; making minimal travel arrangements;

and ensuring that urgent matters are promptly referred to the appropriate attorney or legal assistant.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The opportunity offers a comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer‑paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans with Colorado PERA, and vacation and sick leave earned each month.

• Residency in the State of Colorado at the time of application.
• Two (2) years of general clerical/office support experience as the primary function of the job.
• Alternative: a combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to two (2) years. Applicants meeting the substitution must provide transcripts at the time of application.

• High technical aptitude.
• Experience working with technology and various systems.
• Experience organizing documents and electronic file systems.
• Experience working in a similar role for the State of Colorado.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Experience working under various priorities and ability to 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 and comfort using technology.
• Outstanding organizational skills and demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation before appointment.
• Applicants must pass a Colorado state income tax check, showing that they filed and owe no back taxes for the past three years.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and participate in E‑Verify.
• Position is expected to work in‑office 3 days a week; flexible work arrangements may change based on business needs.

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. Appeals must be filed within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice. For more information, refer to the State Personnel Board Rules.

Applicants must establish an account with  and complete the online application. Required application materials: a completed State of Colorado Application and a detailed resume. Veteran’s Preference requires attachment of DD214 or other documentation.

• Technical Competence – experience related to the duties.
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