About the role

  • Paralegal at The Harris Law Firm handling family law cases and supporting attorneys. Drafting legal documents and managing client communications within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, read, and interpret sworn financial statements
  • Review client financial documents for legal proceedings
  • Draft, proofread, and review pleadings
  • Schedule hearings, conferences, mediations in consult with attorney
  • Prepare and submit court filings accurately and timely
  • Communicate with clients, answer questions, request information and provide support as needed
  • Ensure accuracy in billing, time entry, calendaring, and file management (electronic and paper)
  • Prepare discovery and trial exhibits
  • Maintain current knowledge of Colorado courts and local jurisdictions
  • Calculate accurate deadlines and docket them using electronic calendaring systems

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent job experience
  • 2+ years’ experience as a Family Law paralegal
  • Ability to obtain Notary Commission Certificate
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Well-developed skills in editing, proofreading, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition
  • Ability to anticipate problems, find solutions, and prioritize work accordingly
  • Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload with critical deadlines
  • Ability to exercise a high degree of personal integrity, confidentiality, tact, discretion, and judgment
  • Proficient knowledge and experience using Colorado Courts E-Filing
  • Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Adobe and Excel

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid time off (80 hours in first 12 months, 120 hours in following year)
  • Regular training and professional development opportunities

Job title

Paralegal

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$65,000 - $85,000 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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