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Location : Greeley, CO
Job Type: Regular, Full-time
Job Number: 01057-0224
Department:District Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
Description
Perform a variety of clerical duties requiring confidentiality, special terminology, and considerable exercise of independent judgment.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS
Supervision Received: Works under general guidance and direction of an administrative technical or professional superior.
Starting pay is $26.70 - $33.82 per hour plus benefits (see benefits tab on the job posting). The position will normally start at $26.70 per hour.
As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. This range encompasses the nine pay steps available should you receive the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. (any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)
• Administrative support for district court attorneys on adult felony cases.
• Performs complex duties; types documents, correspondence, reports, case files utilizing technical terminology and composition skills requiring accuracy and completeness.
• Types a variety of confidential documents, motions and correspondence. Electronically file motions with court.
• Verify docket, order and maintain tracking of evidence and reports, produce subpoenas, discovery.
• Establishes and maintains filing systems, pulling files, updating and replacing them as needed.
• Data entry of disposition and sentences and updating of court events into case management system.
• Obtain NCIC/CCIC criminal histories and certified copies of convictions.
• Acts as liaison with 2 Weld County law enforcement agencies, defense attorneys, answers inquiries from the public.
• Operates a variety of office equipment, which includes personal computer, fax, copier.
• Communicates current and anticipated problems to superior. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Thorough knowledge of spelling, punctuation and grammar; modern office practices and procedures, and of legal terminology as required by the position.
Ability to exercise initiative and considerable amount of independent judgment; to interpret current policies and procedures.
Ability to guide others in their work and to coordinate department activities; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, professionals, agencies and the public.
Previous legal experience preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products, Microsoft Outlook, Colorado State Court Data Access preferred.
Education: High school graduation or equivalent with course work in office and business practices.
Experience: Three years' experience in an increasingly responsible position in an office setting. Or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Necessary Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following benefit information is for regular, full time employees. This summary is furnished as general information only and is not intended to be a full description of the benefits offered to Weld County Employees. Specific information on benefits available may be obtained from the Weld County Human Resource office at 970-400-4234.
Click to go to a Benefits information webpage.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
Weld County offers two medical plans through Aetna. Employees who enroll in one of the health plans must enroll in dental and vision. There are two vision plans and three dental plans to choose from. Dependents may also be enrolled. Questions regarding eligibility and premiums should be directed to Human Resources.
Life Insurance
Weld County offers employees a Basic Term Life Insurance policy in the amount of 3 times their annual salary. Eligible employees must regularly work at least 20 hours per week. The plan is provided at no cost to the employee. Employees also have the option to enroll in supplemental term policies for themselves and their dependents. Rates for those supplemental plans are based on age.
Long Term Disability Insurance
Weld County pays the premium for Long Term Disability Insurance for any regular employee that works at least 20 hours per week. The policy provides a monthly benefit of 60% of monthly base salary (maximum benefit of $8,000/month) after a 6 month waiting period.
Short Term Disability Insurance
Weld County offers a Short Term Disability plan through Cigna to any regular employee that works at least 20 hours per week. The premium is paid 100% by Weld County and the plan pays a monthly benefit of 60% of monthly base salary after the employee has been off work for 30 days and exhausted all of their own sick and vacation time.
Paid Leave
Weld County offers paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Specific information regarding these benefits can be obtained from Human Resources.
Retirement
All full time regular employees at Weld County (except Health Department employees) participate in a mandatory defined benefit retirement plan. The employees contribute 9% of their base salary on a before tax basis to the fund. Weld County matches that amount starting with the employee's first paycheck. Weld County employees also pay Social Security/Medicare (7.65%). In addition to the mandatory plan, employees have two optional deferred compensation plans to choose from. The 401K and the 457 plans are administered by Principal Financial.
Employees at the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment do not participate in the Weld County Retirement plan. Instead they contribute 9.0% to the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) and only contribute to Medicare (1.45%). Health Department employees also have the option to contribute to a PERA 401K plan.
Section 125 and Flexible Spending Accounts
The Section 125 program allows employees to pay the premiums for the county's medical, dental and vision plans with pre-tax dollars. Flexible Spending Accounts are also available for unreimbursed medical expenses and day care expenses.
Mental Health Counseling & Well-being Resources
As a Weld County Employee, you and your immediate family members, now have access to join IOME for FREE. IOME is proud to be partnered with Weld County to offer you free counseling and coaching support, a self care central, and discounted self care.
Voluntary Benefits
Employees at Weld County have the following Voluntary Benefit plans available to them through AFLAC. Aflac offers an Accident plan, Critical Illness plan and a Hospital Indemnity plan.
Recreation Center Discounts
As part of the Weld County Wellness Program, employees are given discounts at the Greeley Recreation Center, the Family Fun Plex, Johnstown Family YMCA and the Ft. Lupton Recreation Center. Active and Fit Memberships also available.
Tuition Assistance
Regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week and have been employed with Weld for 6 months may be eligible to receive tuition assistance for qualified college courses.
Benefits effective date is the first of the month after you have worked one full pay period.
Additional information on all of these benefits can be obtained through the Weld County Human Resources office.
Weld County Human Resources
P O Box 758
Greeley CO 80632
970-400-4234
01
What is your highest level of education?
02
How many years of experience in an increasingly responsible position in an office setting do you have?
03
If you do have experience, please explain in detail in what capacity and what position it is reflected.
04
What is your level of experience with Microsoft Office?
05
If you do have experience, please explain in detail in what capacity and what position it is reflected.
06
How many years of legal experience do you have?
07
If you do have experience, please explain in detail in what capacity and what position it is reflected.
Required Question
Location : Greeley, CO
Job Type: Regular, Full-time
Job Number: 01057-0224
Department:District Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
Description
Perform a variety of clerical duties requiring confidentiality, special terminology, and considerable exercise of independent judgment.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS
Supervision Received: Works under general guidance and direction of an administrative technical or professional superior.
Starting pay is $26.70 - $33.82 per hour plus benefits (see benefits tab on the job posting). The position will normally start at $26.70 per hour.
As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. This range encompasses the nine pay steps available should you receive the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. (any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)
• Administrative support for district court attorneys on adult felony cases.
• Performs complex duties; types documents, correspondence, reports, case files utilizing technical terminology and composition skills requiring accuracy and completeness.
• Types a variety of confidential documents, motions and correspondence. Electronically file motions with court.
• Verify docket, order and maintain tracking of evidence and reports, produce subpoenas, discovery.
• Establishes and maintains filing systems, pulling files, updating and replacing them as needed.
• Data entry of disposition and sentences and updating of court events into case management system.
• Obtain NCIC/CCIC criminal histories and certified copies of convictions.
• Acts as liaison with 2 Weld County law enforcement agencies, defense attorneys, answers inquiries from the public.
• Operates a variety of office equipment, which includes personal computer, fax, copier.
• Communicates current and anticipated problems to superior. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Thorough knowledge of spelling, punctuation and grammar; modern office practices and procedures, and of legal terminology as required by the position.
Ability to exercise initiative and considerable amount of independent judgment; to interpret current policies and procedures.
Ability to guide others in their work and to coordinate department activities; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, professionals, agencies and the public.
Previous legal experience preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products, Microsoft Outlook, Colorado State Court Data Access preferred.
Education: High school graduation or equivalent with course work in office and business practices.
Experience: Three years' experience in an increasingly responsible position in an office setting. Or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Necessary Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following benefit information is for regular, full time employees. This summary is furnished as general information only and is not intended to be a full description of the benefits offered to Weld County Employees. Specific information on benefits available may be obtained from the Weld County Human Resource office at 970-400-4234.
Click to go to a Benefits information webpage.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
Weld County offers two medical plans through Aetna. Employees who enroll in one of the health plans must enroll in dental and vision. There are two vision plans and three dental plans to choose from. Dependents may also be enrolled. Questions regarding eligibility and premiums should be directed to Human Resources.
Life Insurance
Weld County offers employees a Basic Term Life Insurance policy in the amount of 3 times their annual salary. Eligible employees must regularly work at least 20 hours per week. The plan is provided at no cost to the employee. Employees also have the option to enroll in supplemental term policies for themselves and their dependents. Rates for those supplemental plans are based on age.
Long Term Disability Insurance
Weld County pays the premium for Long Term Disability Insurance for any regular employee that works at least 20 hours per week. The policy provides a monthly benefit of 60% of monthly base salary (maximum benefit of $8,000/month) after a 6 month waiting period.
Short Term Disability Insurance
Weld County offers a Short Term Disability plan through Cigna to any regular employee that works at least 20 hours per week. The premium is paid 100% by Weld County and the plan pays a monthly benefit of 60% of monthly base salary after the employee has been off work for 30 days and exhausted all of their own sick and vacation time.
Paid Leave
Weld County offers paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Specific information regarding these benefits can be obtained from Human Resources.
Retirement
All full time regular employees at Weld County (except Health Department employees) participate in a mandatory defined benefit retirement plan. The employees contribute 9% of their base salary on a before tax basis to the fund. Weld County matches that amount starting with the employee's first paycheck. Weld County employees also pay Social Security/Medicare (7.65%). In addition to the mandatory plan, employees have two optional deferred compensation plans to choose from. The 401K and the 457 plans are administered by Principal Financial.
Employees at the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment do not participate in the Weld County Retirement plan. Instead they contribute 9.0% to the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) and only contribute to Medicare (1.45%). Health Department employees also have the option to contribute to a PERA 401K plan.
Section 125 and Flexible Spending Accounts
The Section 125 program allows employees to pay the premiums for the county's medical, dental and vision plans with pre-tax dollars. Flexible Spending Accounts are also available for unreimbursed medical expenses and day care expenses.
Mental Health Counseling & Well-being Resources
As a Weld County Employee, you and your immediate family members, now have access to join IOME for FREE. IOME is proud to be partnered with Weld County to offer you free counseling and coaching support, a self care central, and discounted self care.
Voluntary Benefits
Employees at Weld County have the following Voluntary Benefit plans available to them through AFLAC. Aflac offers an Accident plan, Critical Illness plan and a Hospital Indemnity plan.
Recreation Center Discounts
As part of the Weld County Wellness Program, employees are given discounts at the Greeley Recreation Center, the Family Fun Plex, Johnstown Family YMCA and the Ft. Lupton Recreation Center. Active and Fit Memberships also available.
Tuition Assistance
Regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week and have been employed with Weld for 6 months may be eligible to receive tuition assistance for qualified college courses.
Benefits effective date is the first of the month after you have worked one full pay period.
Additional information on all of these benefits can be obtained through the Weld County Human Resources office.
Weld County Human Resources
P O Box 758
Greeley CO 80632
970-400-4234
01
What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Higher Degree
02
How many years of experience in an increasingly responsible position in an office setting do you have?
- No experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 or more years of experience
03
If you do have experience, please explain in detail in what capacity and what position it is reflected.
04
What is your level of experience with Microsoft Office?
- Never used the program
- Beginner
- Intermediate (Used for some business processes)
- Advanced
05
If you do have experience, please explain in detail in what capacity and what position it is reflected.
06
How many years of legal experience do you have?
- No experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
07
If you do have experience, please explain in detail in what capacity and what position it is reflected.
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