Estate and Probate Legal Assistant New Leaf Family - 5.0 Denver, CO Job Details $52,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Estate administration Spanish Customer communication Healthcare directives Court record maintenance Supporting legal cases Client file management Legal document sorting and filing Mid-level Legal firm experience Schedule management Legal administrative experience Probate process support Will preparation Court case file organization Trust legal document drafting Law office experience Legal case management 1 year File organization Pleadings filing assistance Full Job Description At New Leaf Family, we help clients navigate some of the most significant transitions in their lives — including the loss of a loved one, the settling of an estate, and planning for the future. Our mission is to guide families through these moments with clarity, compassion, and precision. We're looking for an experienced Estate and Probate Legal Assistant who wants their organizational skills to matter. This isn't paperwork for its own sake. The petitions you prepare, the estate files you organize, and the calls you take with families during a difficult time are what keep a case moving when it matters most.

READY TO APPLY?

If this sounds like the kind of work you want to be doing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply below. New Leaf Family is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation:

$52,000

Responsibilities:

Be the client's advocate. Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients and beneficiaries, gathering the information their probate and estate matters depend on. Move estates forward. Partner with attorneys on estate administration — preparing and filing probate petitions, inventories, and accountings with Colorado probate courts. Draft with precision. Prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, letters testamentary, and notices to heirs and creditors. Never miss a deadline. Track probate deadlines and court dates, ensuring filings comply with the Colorado Probate Code (C.R.S. Title 15). Keep things moving. Coordinate with financial institutions, county courts, and other third parties throughout estate administration. Run a tight office. Maintain the filing systems and administrative rhythms that let our attorneys focus on their cases. Show up where needed. Travel to Colorado courts and attorney offices as needed.

Qualifications:

Experienced. 1+ years of legal support experience in a law firm or under an attorney's supervision; estate planning or probate experience. Communicates with care. Sharp written and verbal skills, with the sensitivity to work with clients during difficult moments. Organized. Genuine strength in organization and time management — you're the person who catches what others miss.

Bonus points:

Spanish fluency; bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. About Company

WHAT WE OFFER

Hybrid schedule based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) retirement plan. Flexible paid time off and paid holidays. Bree Health — free access to counseling referrals, wellness coaching, prescription discounts, and 24/7 support. Working Advantage — exclusive travel and entertainment discounts. Company-provided laptop and mileage reimbursement. Paid volunteer opportunities and real room for professional growth. A collaborative team that actually likes working together.