Legal Assistant I - DA's Office

Pueblo County Colorado

Pueblo, CO
4 days ago

$21.21 Per Hour

Highlights

This Resolution contemplates and authorizes supervisors to direct work during Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, or Unpaid Early Release Periods for community safety and County government essential activities such as snow removal, social worker visits for child welfare and other family emergencies, response to emergency calls by facilities and fleet employees, and required court appearances by County employees. Receives calls and visitors; responds to general complaints and requests for information as appropriate; conducts necessary research to respond to specific inquiries; interprets basic services, policies, rules and regulations and assists in resolving concerns and complaints; routes inquires appropriately for more complex matters and interpretation issues to the appropriate staff or agency.

Numbers & Facts

Location

Pueblo, CO

Description

Legal Assistant I - DAs Office

Salary

See Position Description

Location

701 Court St, Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

02967

Department

District Attorney

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Max Number of Applicants

Description
Benefits
Questions

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides legal assistance and technical support to the professional staff within and external to an assigned department. Prepares and processes legal documentation, researches/exchanges information and provides confidential and complex secretarial support to an assigned division.

This posting will close at midnight on 08/12/2026 OR once we receive 35 applications, whichever occurs first *

THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES

While the full pay range is displayed by law, the budgeted starting pay for this position is $21.21 / hour

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Provides confidential and complex assistance and support to professional legal staff and related law enforcement agencies including, but not limited to, drafting, preparing, developing, proofreading and verifying a variety of reports, letters, memoranda, forms, pleadings, motions, releases, affidavits, jury instructions and subpoenas.
Prepares charges, jury instructions, motions and other legal documents for attorneys.
Types and processes charges, warrants, summons, briefs, affidavits, petitions, orders, motions and other legal documents.
Prepares dockets for distribution to attorneys and other staff.
Collaborates with court staff to ensure compliance with statutorily defined time frames.
Prepares legal case files.
Reviews briefs, jury instructions and relevant cases.
Photocopies documents for distribution.
Receives calls and visitors; responds to general complaints and requests for information as appropriate; conducts necessary research to respond to specific inquiries; interprets basic services, policies, rules and regulations and assists in resolving concerns and complaints; routes inquires appropriately for more complex matters and interpretation issues to the appropriate staff or agency.
Coordinates legal activities and documents with judicial and penal systems, appropriate deputies and related parties.
Prepares summaries and reports as assigned; performs routine research; assemble and categorize case materials for trial.
Contacts individuals and agencies and arrange receipt of reports and case materials.
Utilizes current technologies to enter, store and/or retrieve information as required.
Establishes and maintains a variety of complex, tangible files; file, retrieve, store, track and purge information as required.
Contacts victims and maintains ongoing liaison with them during the criminal justice process; provides referrals, explains court procedures and their rights, accompanies victims to court, provides assistant and support during the process and provides mandated services.
Arranges for victims' compensation and other entities and services.
Maintains contact with attorneys regarding cases.
Maintains assistance records and prepares reports.
Collects and duplicates bills, records and other materials for victim compensation program.
Knowledge of criminal statutes preferred.
Maintains ticket books.
Maintains check fraud files.
Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

WHAT YOU HAVE

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED equivalency required

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of four years of progressively responsible office clerical experience required
Experience in a legal environment preferred
Skills in banking, bookkeeping, and handling/organizing of receipts are strongly preferred.
Must successfully pass background check

WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS

Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
County Retirement Program
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Truly inclusive and diverse environment
Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

2026 PAID HOLIDAYS

New Years Day - January 1st
Day after New Years Day - January 2nd
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 19th
Memorial Day - May 25th
Employee Appreciation Day - June 3rd
Juneteenth Day - June 19th
Independence Day (observed) - July 3rd
Day before Labor Day - September 4th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
Labor Day - September 7th
Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 5th
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day - October 12th
Veterans Day - November 11th
Day before Thanksgiving - November 25th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
- Thanksgiving Day - November 26th
- Day after Thanksgiving - November 27th
- Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
- Christmas Day - December 25th
Day before New Years Day - December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
One Personal Day (County employees will have one paid personal day off in 2026. This paid day off is to be chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director.)
= Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2026 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday
The following time off types will not contribute to the daily or weekly overtime calculation: Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, and Unpaid Early Release Days.
Any employee that is required to work by their supervisor on a designated Unpaid Day Off,

a designated Unpaid Personal Day or during a designated Unpaid Early Release period shall be paid for work required and performed during such days and periods.

No employee may work during an Unpaid Day Off, an Unpaid Personal Day, or during an Unpaid Early Release period without the express authorization of their supervisor. This Resolution contemplates and authorizes supervisors to direct work during Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, or Unpaid Early Release Periods for community safety and County government essential activities such as snow removal, social worker visits for child welfare and other family emergencies, response to emergency calls by facilities and fleet employees, and required court appearances by County employees.
For weeks in which an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release takes place, County Exempt employees are designated as Non-Exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Those employees so designated will be required to clock in and out of work via email to their Director for all days worked during weeks that include an Unpaid Day Off.
No employees shall be permitted to work over 40 hours during a week that includes an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release without the express written authorization of their Director or Elected Official.
The above 2026 Holiday Schedule Resolution was originally approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 15th, 2025 and then revised on February 12th, 2026 & March 12th, 2026*

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DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS

Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

SICK LEAVE

Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.

VACATION LEAVE

Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.

RETIREMENT

All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employees monthly pay.

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EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION

Pueblo Countys contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.

If Benefit Selections:

Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional

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MEDICAL INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)

Medical, Dental, & Vision Rates are for the 2026 Plan Year (effective January 1st, 2026)

HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN