Legal Secretary
Salary
$24.02 - $28.84 Hourly
Location
City Attorney - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
At-Will
Job Number
18259
Division
City Attorney
Department
City Attorney
Opening Date
06/09/2026
Closing Date
6/23/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description / Position Overview
Legal Secretary
About the Job: In this position, you will be part of a team of professionals in the City Attorneys Office of the City of Colorado Springs. The City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado (the "City") is a municipal corporation and a home rule city duly organized and existing pursuant to Article XX, § 6 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado and the Charter of the City of Colorado Springs. This position will provide legal administrative support for the City as part of the City Attorney's Prosecution Team.
This position is at-will to the City Attorney.
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.
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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule
As a Legal Secretary, you will:
Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
Additional Information
Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBIs criminal history records.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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How many years of relevant experience do you possess?
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Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please enter N/A.
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Do you possess, or willing to obtain within six months of hire, a Colorado Notary designation?
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Do you have experience working in a prosecution environment?
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Do you have experience working with crinimal justice software?
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Do you have college-level coursework in legal studies or a related field?
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Employer City of Colorado Springs
Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
Phone (719) 385-5125
Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov