The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel (OADC) seeks a full-time employee to learn, grow and assist the OADC along with the Appointment Manager in administration of the agency’s contractor court assigned process. This dedicated advocate will be committed to a team-oriented approach, equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice reform.
About OADC:
The OADC is the legislatively created state agency responsible for providing client services and legal representation for indigent individuals (adults and youth) when the state has charged them with a criminal or delinquent act, and the state public defender’s office has a conflict of interest. Traditionally, the OADC has accomplished this by contracting with over 400 private attorneys and another 500 legal service providers (forensic social workers/clinical advocates, paralegals, investigators, legal researchers, case assistants, etc.) to provide client services on an hourly basis. Our fundamental belief is that good holistic legal defense teams produce good results for our clients.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the OADC, through the practice of holistic public defense, is to help adults and children whom the government has charged with criminal and delinquent offenses. The OADC’s holistic practice model fosters ethical, informed, and standard-driven best practices in public defense. The OADC allocates resources in a manner intentionally designed to rebalance the disparate power wielded by the government in the criminal legal system. The OADC advocates for every client’s inherent worth and dignity by centering the client’s lived experiences and voice to achieve the best legal outcome.
The OADC is dedicated to zealous, client-centered advocacy rooted in social justice, integrity, and humility. We recognize that we are working within a broken and racist criminal legal system. Public defense advocates play an essential role in challenging bias and disparity within the courtroom, within our offices, and within ourselves. Statistical data and experiences support that there is a disparate presence of violent policing, over-charging, and harsher sentencing outcomes for Colorado’s people of color and other vulnerable populations. The OADC is unwavering in its support of decarceration, the decriminalization of youth, and equity within the criminal legal system.
OUR EDI VISION:
accelerate Equity, advance Diversity, amplify Inclusion – together
#SeeStriveTransformTogether
The OADC believes that transforming EDI work at this core level takes courage and intention. The work has progressed from the inside out - beginning first with building a team united in its understanding of and deep commitment to EDI and working to actualize this commitment through efforts to shape and refine our culture, spaces, and practices.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The OADC seeks to maintain timely approval and administration of the agency’s contractor court appointment process and is looking to bring on a new, full-time, team member to assist the Appointments Manager in this area. This position will report to the Agency’s Appointment Manager and is located within the Operating & Finance Division. This is a hybrid position, with a fully remote option.
This person will provide assistance and guidance to contractors with questions regarding OADC conflict case requirements and attorney assignments within our Court Appointed Attorney Payment System (CAAPS) and Municipal Appointed Attorney Payment System (MAAPS). They will also assist in reviewing case assignments that require further investigation for acceptance as an OADC case assignment.
Essential job functions will include:
•Reviewing court case designation and documentation into the Agency’s CAAPS and MAAPS system.
•Verification of active/inactive case status within the state’s court Data Access system.
•Administration of post-conviction supplements and closure review.
•Assistance with authorization of travel for OADC cases.
•Procurement Card assistance.
•Assistance with GAX payments in the State’s Accounting system (CORE).
•Payment (GAX1) audit and reconciliation in the CORE system.
•Assist with the agency’s W9 process, which includes the agency’s reimbursement setup in CAAPS/MAAPS (tax and bank setup).
•Other duties as assigned.
Our ideal candidate is passionate about finance, possesses a keen attention to detail, embraces a collaborative approach, and exhibits a strong enthusiasm for number crunching and reconciliation. They are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, public defense and possesses the following preferred qualifications and skills:
•Can showcase creativity and exhibit innovative thinking.
•Is self-motivated, and able to work in a decentralized environment without close supervision.
•Has strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
•Has excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with financial and non-financial personnel.
•Can effectively communicate through email, phone, and remote video.
There is a preference for individuals who have:
•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related fields.
•At least two years of government accounting or related experience.
It is also helpful, but not necessary, to possess subject matter knowledge and expertise in:
•State of Colorado’s Accounting system (CORE).
•State’s court Data Access E-Filing System
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements. This is a new position. Responsibilities will likely evolve over time to meet the changing needs of the agency.
If you are offered employment, the following are the conditions of employment:
•Be a current resident of the State of Colorado or become a resident of the State of Colorado within 30 days of the hire date;
•Be willing to submit to a routine background investigation, including a criminal history check; and
•If hired, the Immigration Reform and Control Act requires you to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States within three workdays.
In the online application, you must provide a resume and a cover letter. You may also upload two letters of recommendation. Please complete the online application at the link below by 11:59 pm on January 21, 2024.
https://fs2.formsite.com/OADC/nd3fixmbri/index
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