City and County of Denver
Restitution Technician Administrative Assistant
City and County of Denver, Denver, CO, United States
About Our Job
Who We Are
The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 100 attorneys and 150 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. 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 Beth McCann.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The full pay range for this position is $21.47- $32.21 /hour based on your experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:
This position reports on site at the Republic Plaza located at 370 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202.
What You'll Do
We are currently seeking a Restitution Technician to join our team. This position will be responsible for performing a variety of complex clerical duties related to determining restitution in criminal cases in the Denver District Attorney's Office. It requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and cases, prioritize activities, analyze facts to determine appropriate course of action, emphasize accuracy, and be able to meet pre-set deadlines.
The responsibilities for this position are as follows:
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate possesses the following capabilities. You do not need to be an expert in these areas, just a desire to learn and a proven track record of developing expertise. Our ideal candidate will also have:
We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Assessment
This position requires an online assessment or test. Once you complete your application, if you meet the qualification for the position you will receive an email from AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org with a link to the assessment or test. We recommend that you add AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org to your safe sender list. If you do not receive the email within 30 minutes of applying, please contact AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Monday, January 13, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Monday, January 13th at 11:59PM.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CC1503 Administrative Support Assistant IV
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$21.47 - $32.21
Starting Pay
Based on education and experience
Agency
District Attorney
Assessment Requirement
Administrative Professional
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
Who We Are
The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 100 attorneys and 150 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. 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 Beth McCann.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The full pay range for this position is $21.47- $32.21 /hour based on your experience and education. 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
- 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
- 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 (after the probation period is passed)
- Free RTD Eco Pass
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
This position reports on site at the Republic Plaza located at 370 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202.
What You'll Do
We are currently seeking a Restitution Technician to join our team. This position will be responsible for performing a variety of complex clerical duties related to determining restitution in criminal cases in the Denver District Attorney's Office. It requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and cases, prioritize activities, analyze facts to determine appropriate course of action, emphasize accuracy, and be able to meet pre-set deadlines.
The responsibilities for this position are as follows:
- Review case file to ensure correct dissemination of letters and Victim Impact Statements, send Victim Impact statements
- Assess and analyze returned victim impact and restitution information; follow up with crime victims, collateral agencies, co-workers, and others in the collection of financial documents necessary to request restitution
- Verify submitted documents to establish legitimacy and nexus to the criminal case
- Evaluate forms, computations, documents and other information for accuracy, completeness, acceptability, and compliance with accepted procedures
- Assemble and assess financial figures that support a restitution request for crime related loss
- Complete District Attorney's Restitution Request form for submission to the court
- Scan document into the appropriate case file and folder, include restitution request and supporting documentation
- Establish and maintain a working knowledge of the restitution statute (C.R.S 18-1.3-601 et al)
- Document case work and attempts at follow-up in the electronic file
- Respond to telephone calls and visitors regarding restitution, provides routine factual information or directs the call to the appropriate unit or individual
- Maintain and compile simple statistical records to reflect the work of the unit, perform other related duties as assigned or requested
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate possesses the following capabilities. You do not need to be an expert in these areas, just a desire to learn and a proven track record of developing expertise. Our ideal candidate will also have:
- Ability to navigate multiple conversations with victims of serious crimes
- Working knowledge of standard legal/ court procedures and terminology
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness; complete work in a timely manner
- Ability to gain knowledge of specific database programs, records management programs
- Plan and organize work to meet established deadlines
- Operate standard office equipment e.g. computer, ten-key calculator, fax, copier, etc
- Be able to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations, simple bookkeeping
- Be able to prioritize and organize large volumes of cases and data
- Be able to problem solve and interpret information while working independently
- Communicate effectively with attorneys, victim advocates, secretarial staff, collateral agencies, and crime victims
We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
- Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
- Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of full performance office support/clerical work (type and level of an Administrative Support Assistant III)
- Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement
Assessment
This position requires an online assessment or test. Once you complete your application, if you meet the qualification for the position you will receive an email from AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org with a link to the assessment or test. We recommend that you add AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org to your safe sender list. If you do not receive the email within 30 minutes of applying, please contact AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Monday, January 13, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Monday, January 13th at 11:59PM.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CC1503 Administrative Support Assistant IV
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$21.47 - $32.21
Starting Pay
Based on education and experience
Agency
District Attorney
Assessment Requirement
Administrative Professional
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.