Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant We are seeking a full-time legal assistant to provide administrative support, support the firm's attorneys, and assist with legal matters. The anticipated start date for this role is early June. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; 401k; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid time off; laptop; cell phone; and parking.

Salary range:

$45,000 - $47,500 We are a boutique law firm located in downtown Fort Collins. Our firm practices primarily in complex business law and personal injury law. The Partner is general counsel for a large, national corporation. The firm represents numerous businesses and multiple high-net worth individuals. This person will play a large role in handling initial intake calls, which is one of the most important roles at a law firm. This provides an opportunity to be involved in the legal process of a case from its inception and create a positive first interaction for potential clients. This role includes assisting attorneys by drafting and reviewing documents, conducting due diligence and basic legal research, and performing conflict checks. This person will also have a large role in the administration of the firm. In this role, you will welcome clients, answer calls, schedule appointments, oversee client profiles within our legal software, review and process monthly billing, and maintain administration record-keeping. The right person for this position needs to have confidence in interacting with dynamic people in a variety of different situations. In this role, you must be comfortable discussing sensitive and highly confidential matters with clients as needed. We are looking for an individual with excellent organizational and time-management skills, along with experience in general office administration. Our firm is welcoming, hardworking, and committed to maintaining a positive work environment. We are located in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins; surrounded by restaurants, coffee shops, and retail. The position is an in-office position.

Primary responsibilities include:

Conduct initial intake calls with potential clients. Gather client information for conflict checks. Run monthly billing statements and ensure timely invoicing. Contact clients to schedule appointments. Greet clients and visitors. Manage client files and ensure proper organization. Answer and direct phone calls. Manage office supplies and orders. Monitor meetings, deadlines, and tasks. Conduct basic legal research. Assist attorneys with drafting and editing documents. Perform various firm administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

Associate degree or higher preferred - Relevant experience may be substituted for education. Experience in business and in a professional work environment Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills. Strong grammar skills and proficiency with programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe. Please submit your resume and cover letter addressed to the firm with your application.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Location:

Fort Collins, CO 80524 (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Fort Collins, CO 80524 (Required)

Work Location:

In person