Legal Assistant/ Paralegal Job Openings (yes, plural)

Legal Assistant/ Paralegal: Criminal Defense and Family Law

Colorado Lawyer Team was founded with the vision of being ambitious rebels and fighting the system from the inside out. We’re currently looking for not one but TWO legal assistants who want to join our team and help us achieve access to justice for our clients while not sacrificing our souls.

Job Opportunity Details

The legal assistants will have the opportunity to not only support a team of amazing attorneys, but also opportunities to work on exciting legal technology projects along with the usual drafting, research, and client contact. Ideal candidates will want to grow in the position over time, even graduating to a paralegal status as skills are developed. On the job training is provided—seriously we often UNtrain the bad habits acquired at other firms—and self-starters are encouraged. Mistakes happen, it’s all about how you deal with it and problem-solve. No judgment here, just growth!

Technology Requirements

  • High speed internet for zoom and remote
  • Reliable phone service
  • We will provide computer, docking station, home monitors, all in one printer, as appropriate

Salary Range

  • Approximately $25,000- $40,000 per year (gross) depending on experience
  • Monthly reimbursements for phone/internet use
  • Discretionary bonuses quarterly
  • New business origination bonuses
  • Insurance package and benefits
  • Short-term/ long-term disability benefits and Employee Assistance Program
  • Non-owned auto and commercial umbrella coverages
  • Quarterly wellness stipend
  • Peer to Peer Bonuses
  • Office pets encouraged

About the Position + Requirements

You will be joining a small team that works hard and plays harder. We’re fun loving and innovative—we are NOT like other law firms (seriously, look at any of our social media to know more). We’re looking for the right fit, and, ideally, a long-term relationship.

  • Full time positions, but flexible hours
  • PTO policy
  • Extensive sick leave policy (hello COVID is still real)
  • Flexible hours
  • Work from home / remote work expected
  • Job description:
    • General administrative tasks (filing, calendaring, email management)
    • Research and case management
    • Client Communication
    • Court Communication
    • Work within law firm systems
    • Part of the best team imaginable
    • Paired with an awesome female attorney to work as a team on a dedicated caseload

About You

  • HS diploma encouraged, but not necessary—experience is a good substitute
  • Teamwork
  • Hardworking self-starter takes initiative
  • Comfortable in virtual environment
  • Client-service oriented
  • Tech-savvy preferred. Ability to learn new computer skills with appropriate training
  • Familiarity with word and adobe at minimum
  • Good sense of humor (we’re not about prestige, if you can’t tell, so humor AND humility is a bonus)
  • Fluent in Spanish-a PLUS!

About Us

  • Paperless, full remote firm
  • Always learning and improving
  • Loyal to each other
  • Flexible and responsive
  • Great communicators
  • Use innovation to serve ourselves and clients better
  • 24 hour a day receptionist service provided (yeah, you’re not really answering the phones)
  • Dedicated help-desk for software systems
  • Respect each other’s boundaries
  • Freedom to speak your mind

Application Process

We want to know who you are, so make your application stand out! Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include a video, graphic, social media post, or other creative way of explaining “why you’re an ambitious rebel.” Be sure to include why you are the best candidate for this position, something fun about yourself, and how you’ll fit in to our team environment.

We are committed to fostering an environment that embraces and promotes equality, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Applications close: Nov. 15, 2021.  Interviews will be ongoing until position has been filled so please apply early!