Legal Administrator

Colorado Education Association Vacancy Announcement Confidential Staff - Legal Administrator Posting Date: June 15, 2023 Closing Date: July 14, 2023 (5:00 p.m. MST) Anticipated Starting Date: ASAP The Colorado Education Association (CEA) is seeking qualified candidates who are passionate about helping elevate educator voices to improve working and learning conditions for educators and students. The Legal Administrator will provide support to the CEA Legal Program and General Counsel. The Colorado Education Association is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage people of color, women, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, or gender non-conforming, people living with disabilities, veterans, and bilingual people to apply for open external positions at CEA. CEA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CEA will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. Essential Qualifications for the Position: Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal certification A minimum of five years of experience as a paralegal and/or legal administrator in a small law firm environment Experience with budget monitoring, legal billing systems and processing insurance claims, record keeping, and maintaining confidential Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication Ability to compile and organize complex data and Proven experience with Microsoft 365, Google Suite; advanced Excel a Ability to work in a team Ability to complete multiple projects with shifting priorities and to meet deadlines under Ability to work with a minimum of Willingness to work non-traditional hours on an occasional Knowledge of unions, nonprofit corporations, or other membership-based Experience drafting corporate and other legal Experience with legal research using Lexis- Detailed oriented and a record of accuracy in all work Working effectively and efficiently under high-pressured An understanding about issues related to systemic racism and social justice and a commitment to learn more. Willingness to travel to out-of-state Responsibilities -