Paralegal
The Harris Law Firm
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Denver • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per year
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
drafting financial statementsreviewing legal documentsproofreading pleadingscourt filingsdiscovery preparationtrial exhibits preparationbilling accuracytime entryfile managementelectronic calendaring
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationediting skillsproblem-solvingprioritizationworkload managementintegrityconfidentialitytactjudgment
Certifications
Associate’s degreeNotary Commission Certificate