Legal Specialist, Administration Building
Classification: Non-Exempt
Date Posted: September 2, 2025
Salary: $27.33 per hour plus benefits/Range 30
Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 rehires, up to $35.09 per hour plus benefits
Contract Length/ Days: (2025-2026/ 260)
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.
Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.
Reports to: Legal Counsel
Deadline for application: Until Filled
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Associate’s degree or two (2) years of college and/or university courses in law, paralegal, education, finance or other courses
Preferred: - Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three (3) to five (5) years of administrative/office experience including two (2) years experience in a K-12 public school or law office environment
- Experience in Title IX and other compliance-related investigations
- Experience in digital accessibility identification and remediation
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective: The legal specialist is primarily responsible for providing administrative support to the legal department, assisting with ongoing legal case management, Title IX administrative support and compliance organization, meeting with students and families regarding truancy matters, managing and tracking CORA requests,, and providing back up for worker’s compensation and truancy court attendance. This position will also provide support to the finance department on an as-needed basis. The legal specialist may perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described.
Essential Functions:
Skilled in technology use
Highly proficient in the Google Apps suite of tools, Microsoft Office applications including Excel, and other job-appropriate software applications like Parallels, Frontline Absence Management/Applicant Tracking, LogiKull, and Infinite Campus. Develops computer forms, charts, and graphs as needed for reports and other documents. Assists the Legal Department in maintaining records.
Title IX/Compliance
Supports Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer with data management and administrative tasks for all non-discrimination investigations, which includes monitoring supportive measures and informal resolutions, and investigation tracking. Will be responsible for all data management and administrative tasks for each investigation conducted by the district. May assist with parent and student meetings, support and informal resolution processes.
Truancy case management
Receives truancy referrals from school sites, reviews referrals for accuracy, and opens truancy matters using legal software. Assists in tracking all truancy cases, including sharing information with schools regarding their individual truancy cases. Meets with students and parents regarding their truancy cases. Assists with truancy docket as otherwise directed.
Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) management
Manages incoming CORA (Colorado Open Records Act) requests, assists the legal department in reviewing and preparing documents for release, and keeps accurate records of requests that have been completed.
Accessibility
Assists the legal and finance departments with tracking and verifying the district’s compliance with Colorado’s digital accessibility laws.
Legal Support
Supports Legal Counsel with research projects, drafting documents, and managing case files. Assists with locating and contacting witnesses, and analyzing records and disciplinary files.
Finance
This position will provide administrative assistance to the Finance department for general clerical duties on an as-needed basis.
Additional Qualifications: - Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Flexibility and excellent public relations skills are of utmost importance
- Proficient in business English, spelling, accounting, and office procedures
- Ability to quickly acquire a knowledge of District 6 policies and procedures
- Fluency in Spanish, both verbal and written skills, is strongly preferred
- Ability to perform routine administrative details independently without direction from supervisor
- Ability to prioritize workload and be flexible
- Ability to assist in crisis management as needed
- Ability to be a contributing member of a high-functioning team
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and community
- Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently
- Ability to work occasional weekends and nights
- Ability to perform all functions of the position
Other Duties: - Attends training, webinars, and other professional development opportunities
- May provide guidance and training to co-workers
- With bilingual Spanish/English speaking and writing skills, this position will assist with minor translations, confirm accuracy of written communications, and assist callers and visitors who speak Spanish
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Work Environment/ Physical Demands: Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity are important. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
Travel: No travel is required
Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at 970-348-6059 with any questions.
EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.
Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-348-6104
Email address: jdonahue@greeleyschools.org
