Legal Office Administrator OR Paralegal

Hiring Salary Range for Legal Office Administrator: $76,029- $91,235.
Hiring Salary Range for Paralegal: $81,926- $100,359.
*An offer above the hiring range may be considered based on qualifications.

Eagle County Government is hiring for one open position. This role is designed to be filled at one of two levels—Legal Office Administrator or Paralegal—depending on the specific qualifications, certifications, and experience of the selected candidate.

Schedule: In-Person; M-F, 8 am to 5 pm.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by May 4th; however, the job will be kept open until filled.

Legal Office Administrator:

Provides responsible technical and advanced clerical support and office management to the County Attorney’s office to support county attorneys in the delivery of legal services to the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, county departments, and county entities. Such duties include, but are not limited to, management of all office administration, performing a variety of complex and confidential executive-level duties, and file maintenance. All work is expected to occur in person.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Personnel Leadership: Supervises the Legal Assistant, including training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Financial Oversight: Manages the department budget, accounts payable/receivable, and drafts the yearly budget.
• Workflow Management: Manages databases for office assignments, land use files, and the contract approval process from assignment to execution.
• Inter-Departmental Liaison: Serves as the primary link between the County Attorney’s Office, IT, County Commissioners, and other elected officials.
• Compliance & Records: Manages executive session agendas, monitors Letters of Credit/bonds, and maintains public documents via Laserfiche.
• Office Operations: Facilities employee onboarding, maintains the department webpage, and problem-solves general office issues.

Qualifications:

Experience, Licensure, Certification, or Registration:

• At least four years’ progressively responsible administrative support or related experience
• Preferred Education: College coursework or an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Preferred work experience: Previous experience in law office, accounts payable, general ledger, or related field or a combination of education and experience that leads to the necessary knowledge skills, and abilities for the position.
• Supervisory experience preferred
  

Paralegal:

Assists attorneys with legal work and case development in addition to providing responsible coordination, technical, and advanced clerical support and office management to the County Attorney’s office to support county attorneys in the delivery of legal services to the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, county departments, and county entities. Such duties include, but are not limited to, management of all office administration, performing a variety of complex and confidential executive-level duties, and file maintenance. All work is expected to occur in person.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Drafting: Drafts and finalizes discovery requests, affidavits, briefs, pleadings, contracts, and legal memoranda.
• Litigation Support: Manages the master litigation calendar, organizes case files, assembles exhibit binders, and assists in trial/hearing preparation.
• CORA Management: Functions as the primary manager for CORA software; researches, compiles, and redacts documents for attorney review within statutory deadlines.
• Case Development: Conducts legal research, summarizes depositions/interrogatories, and interviews witnesses.
• Arbitration & Public Notice: Coordinates arbitration proceedings, manages relevant deposits, and handles legal notices for construction project settlements.
• Document Quality: Formats and proofreads resolutions and complex legal correspondence for accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications:

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification, or Registration:

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least four years’ progressively responsible administrative support, legal experience or related experience
• Preferred Education: College coursework or an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Paralegal Certificate: Required
• Preferred work experience: Previous experience in law office, accounts payable, general ledger, or related field or a combination of education and experience that leads to the necessary knowledge skills, and abilities for the position.
• Supervisory experience preferred

Culture & Benefits

Working in local government is one of the best career paths in the mountains. ‘Your Career will Soar with Eagle County’. Get started with us today!

• Why is Eagle County recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2022? Culture of flexibility and support for mental health / wellness. Check out more awards here.
• Purpose! A modern, values-driven workplace with more than 550 employees embracing a welcoming culture, supportive leaders and an organization focused on our mission: Creating a Better Eagle County for All. 
• Learning organization focused on professional development opportunities, FREE CMC classes and Tuition reimbursement. 
• Future-focused with our Strategic Plan on improving housing, climate change and more.
• As a certified healthy workplace, our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work. Other perks may include flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time, and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.

Great benefits! See the details

• Comprehensive and low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance (as low as $85/month for employee only)
• Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off
• 15 paid holidays
• Paid time off (starting at 12 days) and additional medical leave 
• Paid volunteer hours
• 8% (dollar-for-dollar match) retirement plan
• Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
• Eagle County University classes (internal training) 
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Bilingual Pay Incentive
• Free bus pass and more

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