Managing Legal Administrator

. Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 05/25/26

Division:

District Attorney Division Management Level:

Supervisor - 1st

Line Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Managing Legal Administrators supervise the day-to-day operations for approximately twelve Legal Administrative Assistants. Serves as the primary operational leader for legal administrative workflow execution, ensuring consistent performance, quality standards, and responsive support to the trial team and courts. The District Attorney's Office looks to hire two Managing Legal Administrators. One position may supervise District Court, Special Victims Unit, Gilpin County, and Intake functions. The other position may supervise County Court, Reception, Central Services, and Juvenile functions. Please indicate in your cover letter if you have a strong preference.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$ 70,000 -$1 0 0 ,0 00 USD Annually Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires , retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

manages staff, activities, and workflow including hiring, coaching, mentoring, training, monitoring, handling conflict, scheduling, authorizing leave, taking corrective action, and conducting performance evaluations. ensures staff are cross-trained and have opportunities for professional growth and development. establishes short- and long-term goals and objectives for individuals and units with a goal of process improvement and effective communication. troubleshoots issues and communicates changes in policy and procedures to stakeholders. ensures department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are current, accessible, accurate, and used to train. evaluates workflow, assigns projects, and establishes minimum performance standards for units. audits, reviews, and generates reports around case management, workflow, and performance. works closely with law enforcement, the courts, the Chief Technology Officer, and other Managing Legal Administrators to automate, streamline and troubleshoot workflow for increased accuracy and efficiency. furthers the goals of the District Attorney and oversee statutory, constitutional and ethical obligations of the District Attorney's Office, including Rule 16 Discovery obligations. assumes other tasks including managing archives, data destruction, and blocking case access. fills in for staff during absences with hands on support during periods of high volume. in conjunction with other Managing Legal Administrators, maintains systems as administrator: ACTION, E-Filing, Evidence.com, DMV, Colorado District Attorneys' Council programs and other systems. other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Minimum Five years' work experience with two years supervisory Will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Accommodations Statement:

We encourage people with disabilities to and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates. Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position. A valid Colorado driver's license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references. Current Jefferson County employees must through their employee profile in Workday. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date.

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Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal. For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

REQUIRED

: Minimum Qualification Questionnaire (cannot be modified) Agency Wide Final v7 + CL+

Resume About Us:

At the First Judicial District Attorney's Office, we are committed to seeking fair and just outcomes for all members of our community through ethical prosecution and alternative resolutions. We work collaboratively with law enforcement to ensure those who victimize our most vulnerable members of society are held accountable. Our prosecution teams work collaboratively to support victims and ensure their voice is heard throughout the criminal legal system process. Our office is a nationally recognized leader in data transparency and data-driven practices in prosecution. We leverage technology, data analysis, innovative practices, and the use of alternative resolutions to ensure that justice is administered fairly and equitably. Our office culture is built around camaraderie and incorporating diverse perspectives in our day-to-day work. We are also committed to our team members' wellbeing outside of the workplace - we emphasize the importance of work-life balance, provide numerous resources to support health and personal development, and offer a comprehensive benefits package including substantial paid time off, generous holiday schedules, work from home flexibility, and a dog-friendly office.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Experience:

Work Experience:

Minimum five years

Supervision Experience:

Minimum 2 years

Certifications:

Languages:

Category:

District Attorney Office