Discovery Clerk – Administrative Assistant III

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting pay for this position is $21.26 - $26.57 an hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: 

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 

• 457B Retirement Plan 

• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year

• 12 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday and 1 wellness day

• Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city

• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave

• Free RTD Eco Pass

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date 

Who We Are

The mission of the Denver DA’s Office is to protect the community, to seek equal justice for all, and to improve the quality and fairness of criminal justice on behalf of the people of Colorado. We achieve that mission through excellence in our work investigating and prosecuting crime, supporting victims and their families, working with the community to prevent crime, and providing fair alternatives to incarceration in appropriate cases. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver, and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is John Walsh.

Location

This position reports on site from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202.

What You’ll Do

The Denver District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Discovery Clerk – Administrative Assistant to join our team. This position is responsible for processing discovery requests, maintaining associated records, and providing high-quality administrative support to the attorney and courtroom teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Discovery Intake & Processing

• Intake Entry of Appearance (EOA), Public Defender lists, and Discovery Requests
• Scan all EOAs, Motions for Discovery, or discovery requests into Action with accuracy
• Verify documents are added to the correct case
• Enter the appropriate defense party into Action and ensure attorney information is accurate and current

Case Review & File Management

• Review cases to determine what information is discoverable from the Action filing cabinet and evidence.com
• Move all applicable documents into the appropriate discovery folder; de-duplicate as needed

Communication & Coordination

• Respond to all discovery-related phone calls and emails from the public, defense bar, and defendants
• Maintain open communication with attorney teams regarding discovery issues

Team Support & Administrative Duties

• Support the Administrative Support Assistant (ASA) Unit and understand department-wide responsibilities
• Learn additional team roles to provide coverage across the unit
• Seek clarification on procedures when needed and demonstrate initiative

Time Management & Workflow

• Manage workload efficiently with strong multitasking abilities
• Prioritize tasks to support courtroom teams, peers, and supervisors effectively
• Handle urgent discovery tasks on the same day
• Adapt quickly to departmental, office-wide, or procedural changes

Confidentiality & Sensitive Information

• Review cases to ensure Trails Reports or other confidential materials are not inadvertently released
• Redact Personally Identifiable Information (PII)  as needed on pro se cases
• Redact TRAILS reports, explicit photos, and any other sensitive materials, as needed
• Seek supervisory guidance when unsure about proper redaction protocols

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience with Action ((case management system) - preferred

Required Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate

• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of clerical experience

• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, March 22, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than March 22, 2026 at 11:59PM to ensure consideration. 

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