Family Law Paralegal

The Law Office of Emily A. Jones, LLC is a woman-owned, boutique firm specializing in family law and criminal defense. We have an immediate opening for a full-time paralegal. Our firm is small, but actively growing, which presents an ideal opportunity for a paralegal looking to grow with the firm.

We focus on providing compassionate and client-focused representation, with the highest standard of excellence inside and outside of the courtroom. To accomplish this, we believe it is important that every member of our team is able to focus not only on their career, but on their life outside of the office. We ensure our attorneys and support staff are always treated with the utmost respect and encouraged to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

You're not expected to work nights, weekends, vacations, or holidays. Ever. Period. :)

The ideal candidate will manage family law matters from intake to hearing and assist attorneys in resolving legal disputes on behalf of clients by drafting agreements, calendaring case deadlines, compiling discovery, and assisting in trial preparation. Paralegals have direct client contact on a frequent basis and provide an excellent customer experience for clients.

We are a digital-first law firm that focuses on utilizing the latest technology to make your job easier and improve the client experience. Paperless files, document automation, and virtual collaboration are just a few of our cornerstones.

Applicants must reside in the state of Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Client intake and reception. You will be the first point of contact when the firm is contacted by a new client or other general service call. You will be responsible for scheduling consultations and completing an initial client intake with each new client.
• Case and File Management. Organization skills are a must. It will be your responsibility to ensure client files are kept up to date in our case management software. This includes calendaring of court dates and case related deadlines.
• Drafting of Notices and Correspondence. Paralegals are often tasked with drafting of regular notices and similar procedural filings. The ideal candidate will also have strong writing skills and the drive to draft more complicated case filings and correspondence.
• Anticipating Case Needs. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter and has the experience to intuitively know the next steps in a case. They know when to send reminders to clients of case deadlines, they know when to file notices, and they are instrumental in moving each case forward.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. We are looking for somebody who can communicate professionally and courteously with clients from all walks of life. This includes personalities that may be difficult or high-conflict.
• Tech-Savvy. The firm prides itself of being technology-forward. We are looking for a paralegal who is familiar with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Windows Operating System. Experience with Colorado's E-Filing System and Clio Case Management is preferred.
• Organization and Attention to Detail. These are a must as you will be responsible for balancing the needs of multiple attorneys.

Benefits:

• Position is paid at a rate of $60-75k per year.
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k plan
• 2 weeks PTO in addition to sick time, and paid federal holidays