Legal Assistant

**Paralegal (Hybrid remote) sought for modern, growing law firm.** If you are a motivated, organized person who enjoys interacting with clients and creatively solving problems, you may be a great fit for our team. **About You and the Role** We are seeking assistants with a desire to serve, and a desire to grow and thrive with our practice. The individual will need to have an interest in family law, estate planning, elder law, and juvenile law, and a desire to stay in the community long term. You must live in the area or have current plans to relocate here long term to be eligible. **Benefits and Perks:** · $30/hr. - $40/hr., partially dependent on collections · Bonus opportunities · Remote work available, work at your own pace, make your own schedule · Office retreats and events · Frequent Office Lunches · Equipment provided · Excellent Office Culture and Environment · Offices with scenic views · Premium Health benefits paid in part by the firm The ideal candidate would be a organized, self-motivated, personable, compassionate person who enjoys working with people and strives to give clients the best legal services. The candidate must have a knowledge of basic Colorado law or be willing to learn, and must know or be willing to learn how to market our firm’s skills and practice. They would strive to have good communication with the team and with clients and would be expected to continually hone their skills. A good bedside manner and professionalism are required. **Schedule:** Can vary, and a candidate with the ability to efficiently manage their time could work at their own pace, at one or more of our offices, and remotely. A legal assistant will be expected to meet billable hour requirements and ensure client happiness. **Who We Are** Durango Family Law seeks to be a one-stop-shop for families in Southwest Colorado. We leverage technology and our many years of expertise to give our clients highly skilled representation in family law and estate planning. The firm is client-driven, performing meaningful work that changes people’s lives through exceptional service. We offer an opportunity to engage in substantive legal work in a supportive, mentoring environment. The firm prioritizes work-life harmony and opportunities to learn and grow. We are a modern, un-stuffy, tech-forward firm! **Duties:** · Draft and review correspondence and routine legal pleadings such as motions, petitions, sworn financial statements, and other pleadings · Create and maintain client files · Facilitate the meeting of all deadlines · Keep an organized schedule and provide timely reminders · Engage in client communication · Conduct client communication and prep · Prepare cases for discovery and trial · Draft agreements · Communicate with other law offices and the courts · Work closely with managing attorney, partner attorneys, other associates, and staff · Communicate consistently with clients **Requirements:** · Excellent organizational skills, time-management skills, and attention to detail · Degree or paralegal training/certificate preferred · Experience as a legal secretary/assistant or paralegal preferred · Heart for family law, estate planning, elder law, and/or juvenile law · Excellent writing skills · Devotion to service · Ability to manage case load independently · Knowledge of computers and ability to embrace technology, as our firm is paperless · Ability to efficiently manage clients and their cases · Strong hunger to succeed and grow · Willingness to learn · Strong interpersonal skills, caring personality, good “bedside manner” · Consistent and effective communication skills · Enjoyment for working in a team environment **Location:** Southwest Colorado, Durango, Pagosa Springs and surrounding areas, with remote work available. **To apply**, please send a resume and a writing sample not more than 10 pages to hello@durangofamilylaw.com with the subject line “Too good to be true.” Please note: If you do not send an email to us, you will not be considered. Someone who prides themselves on providing genuine services for those in need of help will find the perfect environment in our team of close-knit, award-winning attorneys and staff. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Work from home Work Location: Hybrid remote in Durango, CO 81301