Legal Secretary

Salary $24.02 - $28.84 Hourly Location City Attorney - City of Colorado Springs, CO Job Type At-Will Job Number 18299 Division City Attorney Department City Attorney Opening Date 10/01/2026 Closing Date 10/15/2026 4:00 PM Mountain FLSA Non-Exempt DescriptionBenefitsQuestions Description / Position Overview Legal Secretary About the Job: In this position, you will be part of a team of professionals in the City Attorney's 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. Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer! We're an accredited pay equity employer! 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 (Download PDF reader) As a Legal Secretary, You Will Provide legal administrative support for the Prosecution DivisionPrepare correspondence, files, forms, and special applicationsHandle and process criminal evidence for Prosecution Division filesCollect, organize, track, and send discoveryAssist with Prosecution Division docketsCreate and maintain databasesAnswer telephones and respond to in-person inquiries from defendants, attorneys, police officers, and witnessesProvide immediate access to recordsPerform internal and external records filing management, to include compliance with document retention and destruction proceduresOther duties as assignedLearn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page Relevant Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structureKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat Pro, ICCES (Integrated Colorado Courts E-Filing System), and SharePointKnowledge of legal terminology, e-filing, and criminal court processesAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writingAttention to detailExcellent organizational and prioritization skills Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED Two years of full-time legal support experience, in a legal setting, including experience in the preparation and processing of legal documents and recordsPossess, or obtain within six months of hire, a Colorado Notary Public certification 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. College-level coursework in legal studies or a related fieldExperience working in a prosecution environmentExperience working within criminal justice software 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 FBI's 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. Apply to Join Our Team Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password). Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided. Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position. The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page. To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page. Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding! Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information. The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families. 01 What is the highest level of education you have completed? Less than high schoolHigh School diploma or GEDAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or above 02 How many years of relevant experience do you possess? Less than one yearOne or more yearsTwo or more yearsThree or more yearsFour or more yearsFive or more yearsSix or more yearsSeven or more yearsEight or more yearsNine or more yearsTen or more years 03 Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please type N/A if not applicable. 04 Are you able to obtain a Colorado notary within six months of hire? Information who can become a CO Notary can be found here: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/notary/home.html YesNo 05 Do you have experience working in a prosecution environment? YesNo 06 Do you have experience working with criminal justice software? YesNo 07 Have you completed college-level coursework in legal studies or a related field? YesNo Required Question 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