Administrative Assistant

Colorado’s Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) maintains a reputation as one of the top organizations in the nation specializing in the delivery of indigent criminal defense. We operate as an independent agency within the Judicial Branch of Colorado State Government with nearly 1,000 dedicated employees assigned to twenty-one Regional Trial Offices, a centralized Appellate Division, and a centralized Administrative Office.

The mission of OSPD is to defend and protect the rights, liberties and dignity of those accused of crimes who cannot afford to retain counsel. We do so by providing constitutionally and statutorily mandated representation that is effective, zealous, inspired and compassionate.

We seek to hire professionals who are dedicated to furthering our mission and demonstrate compassion in their service to our clients. We are a fast paced, team-oriented environment, where self-motivation and a personal commitment to high performance are important attributes for success.

Please e‑mail your résumé and cover letter outlining your interest in this position and how you meet the qualifications to Mandy Scoular, Office Manager (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

The deadline for applying is 11:59 p.m. on January 26, 2026

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot personally respond to each submission. We will notify you by phone and/or e‑mail if you are selected for an interview.

Resumes must include dates of employment but you may redact or remove any information that will identify your age, date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

• Health Insurance
• Basic Vision Insurance - included with medical plans
• Dental Insurance
• State Paid Life Insurance
• State Paid Short-Term Disability
• FSA – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• HSA Plan with Employer Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays
• Access to Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
• Colorado PERA
• 401(k) and 457 Supplemental Retirement Plans

For more information on benefits please visit  For additional information on PERA visit .

Additional information about the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender can be found at: http://.

We are recruiting to fill an Administrative Assistant position in the Colorado State Public Defender’s regional trial office located in Sterling. This is a full‑time, entry‑level Administrative Assistant position responsible for performing routine clerical and receptionist duties of a legal nature following established office procedures. Tasks are performed under direct guidance of an Office Manager or Supervisor while learning office and court procedures and case file management systems.

Individuals must have strong interpersonal skills to successfully work with colleagues and court staff and to provide patient and compassionate service to indigent persons charged with criminal offenses. The work environment is fast‑paced and has a high volume of telephone calls, client interactions and various interruptions. Individuals require the ability to multitask and perform tasks in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Performs general reception duties including answering phones with multiple lines, screens calls, takes messages and refers callers to the appropriate person, office or agency.
• Greets and assists onsite visitors such as clients, coworkers, and other agency personnel, provides general information such as the name of the appointed attorney and scheduled court dates, and maintains the reception area.
• Checks the main voice mail and email inbox for the office frequently during scheduled work hours, responds to, or forwards voice and emails to appropriate person, office or agency.
• Assists persons applying for representation by a public defender by explaining the application process, ensuring the person is able to submit completed documents, reviewing applications and verifying for completeness in accordance with eligibility guidelines, and processing applications in…