Legal Assistant

Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC in Fort Collins, CO seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support five attorneys across multiple practice areas in a fully in-office role. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

The position involves supporting attorneys, maintaining client relationships, coordinating deadlines, and handling all office correspondence, including meetings, travel, and ensuring timely

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office products.
• Familiar with legal software, case management, and docketing programs.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support five attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Prepare legal documents and manage office correspondence.
• Answer calls, arrange meetings and travel, remind deadlines.
• Ensure day-to-day operation of legal matters and client relationships.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Legal software knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Case management software

Document management systems

Electronic calendaring

Job description

Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC seeks an experienced, highly organized Legal Assistant for its Fort Collins office. This fully in-office role supports approximately five attorneys across multiple practice areas, each with varying support needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. This position plays a critical role in supporting attorneys, maintaining client relationships, coordinating deadlines, ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of legal matters, and in-office service oversight. Additionally, this role will assist with the preparation of legal documents and handle all office correspondence, including answering limited phone calls, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, let us connect.

Compensation: $55,575 - $68,250 yearly

Qualifications

• At least 3-7 years of paralegal, legal assistant, or related law firm experience preferred
• Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
• Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• 3-7 years of paralegal, legal assistant, or related law firm experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document preparation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, timekeeping systems, and legal technology.
• Familiarity with Colorado e-Filing, PACER/ECF, and electronic calendaring systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Commitment to professionalism, client service, and confidentiality.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and comply with applicable ethical obligations.