JOB LOCATION
14999 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1563City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:Integrity,Respect, Professionalism, andCustomer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
Deadline to apply: May 10th, 2026 (This position is subject to close once a qualified pool of applications has been obtained)
OVERVIEW OF POSITION/ DEPARTMENT
TheLegal Secretaryperforms routine secretarial duties related to the preparation and processing of legal documents for the Criminal or Civil Justice Division of the City Attorney’s Office.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Typesa variety of legal documents, including correspondence, memoranda, legal pleadings, briefs, forms,motions,and reports
Performs data entry on a Linux Environment/Computer System
Gathersdata and createsstatistical reports
Initiates, develops, maintains, and closes legal case filings
Utilizes Colorado Bureau of Investigations software (NCIC/CCIC & DMV searches)
Orders and obtains variouslegal case-relateddocuments for Attorneys
Processeslegal casepaperwork from incarcerated defendants, warrants, State Motor Vehicle, CCIC/NCIC, process servers, and court personnel
Files legal documents and correspondence
Communicates by telephone,MicrosoftTeams,ore-mail with DefenseAttorneys, thepublic,court/law enforcementpersonnel,otheragencies,and officials
Prepares and processes dockets,witness lists, personal service, and subpoenas
Requests police body-worn cameras,various forms ofdigital evidence, and police propertyfor case preparation
Preparesand/or cancelsWRITS forin-custody Defendanttransportsand requests interpreter servicesfor future court settings
Maintains legal libraryand electronic records
Works with electronic case management and e-discovery systems
Performs additional duties as assigned
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Experience:
At leastthree (3)years of related technical and administrative support experience.
Experience in a legal officepreferred.
Knowledge:
General office procedures.
Legal terminology.
Legal forms.
Personal computers, including related word processing software applications.
Skills:
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Typing at a minimum rate of 50 net words per minute.
The use of personalcomputers,including related word processing software.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
Abilities:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships withAttorneys,court personnel,employees,citizens,and elected officials.
Multi-tasking ability to effectively manage multiple projects with deadlines.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
Prioritize work.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
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