Legal Administrative Assistant

Cogovlaw; Lakewood (CO); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual salary adjustment

Health insurance covered

401(k) profit-sharing plan

Zusammenfassung

A local government law firm in Lakewood, CO, is looking for a detail-oriented secretary to provide essential support, manage documents, and assist with office organization. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Office 365, and previous law firm experience. The firm offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifikationen

• Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, time management and technology skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, grammar, and proofreading skills required.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and work effectively in a high-pressure environment.

Aufgaben

• Provide secretarial support including document preparation and data management.
• Assist with reception duties and office organization.
• Schedule and coordinate internal meetings and firm events.

Kenntnisse

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency in Office 365

Excellent written communication

Detail-oriented

Ability to work in a team

Law firm experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Client relationship management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Reports to: Firm Administrator and Partners
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $50,000 to $70,000
Last Updated: 11/3/2025

Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer, PLLC (“CCWU”) is a premier local government law firm in Colorado. Formed in 2022, the team at CCWU has been working together for decades. We exclusively provide general and special counsel representation to Colorado’s special districts, municipalities, intergovernmental authorities, and a variety of other forms of local governments. We believe that attorneys representing local governments should have the same priority as their clients: the well-being of the community. We offer a collegial work environment, opportunity for work-life balance, and flexible work remote schedules. Our Lakewood office is conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants and includes an on-site lounge with a cappuccino machine, a fully equipped gym (with Peloton) and locker room.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Secretarial support to include typing, drafting, formatting utilizing Microsoft Word Styles, proofread documents such as emails, letters, reports and memos putting them into final form for delivery to internal and external parties; copying, filing, faxing, and entering and maintaining data in client resource database (Caret, NetDocs, Excel, etc.)
• Create and update templates according to firm standards, utilizing Microsoft Word Styles.
• Assist with reception duties, including answering and directing phone calls, assisting with office appearance, safety, and organization; occasional processing of incoming/outgoing mail.
• Calendar scheduling, scheduling and setting up internal office meetings.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating firm social events, client receptions, and conference attendance.
• Purchase office supplies as directed by the Firm Administrator, including snacks, water, soda, and cleaning supplies for our office suite.
• Submit expense reports, keeping detailed records of charges and reimbursements, and obtaining/submitting all applicable receipts.
• File management, including electronic file storage and scanning of hard files to electronic files

Skills & Experience

• Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, time management and technology skills, including document production, formatting, and styles.
• Proficiency in writing, editing, and proofreading of typed materials and word processing.
• Experience with Office 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro, document management and client relationship management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multitask.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, listening and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference).
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment, with a willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to the changes.
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification, and consulting others, with the ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation with integrity and client confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Law firm experience

Featured Benefits

• Annual salary adjustment for all employees in good standing
• Multiple bonus programs of up to 5% of base salary
• Health Insurance – Firm covers 100% of the lowest-cost plan offered
• Dental and Vision – Firm covers 100% of the lowest-cost plan offered
• 12 paid holidays and generous PTO accruals
• Life insurance 1x annual salary
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability (paid by employee)
• 401(k) profit-sharing plan with up to 4% matching contributions, and a discretionary profit-sharing contribution up to 5.7%
• Cell phone reimbursement of $50 per month

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