Paralegal Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least four years’ progressively responsible administrative support or related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Paralegal Certificate

Nice To Haves

• College coursework or an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Legal Assistant, including training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Manages the department budget, accounts payable/receivable, and drafts the yearly budget.
• Manages databases for office assignments, land use files, and the contract approval process from assignment to execution.
• Serves as the primary link between the County Attorney’s Office, IT, County Commissioners, and other elected officials.
• Manages executive session agendas, monitors Letters of Credit/bonds, and maintains public documents via Laserfiche.
• Facilities employee onboarding, maintains the department webpage, and problem-solves general office issues.
• Drafts and finalizes discovery requests, affidavits, briefs, pleadings, contracts, and legal memoranda.
• Manages the master litigation calendar, organizes case files, assembles exhibit binders, and assists in trial/hearing preparation.
• Functions as the primary manager for CORA software; researches, compiles, and redacts documents for attorney review within statutory deadlines.
• Conducts legal research, summarizes depositions/interrogatories, and interviews witnesses.
• Coordinates arbitration proceedings, manages relevant deposits, and handles legal notices for construction project settlements.
• Formats and proofreads resolutions and complex legal correspondence for accuracy and compliance.

Benefits

• Culture of flexibility and support for mental health / wellness
• 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.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid volunteer time
• Daytime fitness classes/bike rides
• 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