Legal Assistant (Hybrid Work Arrangement)

Hiring & Empowering Solutions; Windsor (CT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Collaborative legal team

Estate planning exposure

Client-focused work

Professional growth

Job summary

Hiring & Empowering Solutions is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant for a hybrid role in Windsor, CO. You will support attorneys with administrative and legal tasks, coordinate client matters, and manage documents from intake to completion.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a legal assistant role, strong communication, and attention to detail. Experience in estate planning, probate, trusts, or elder law is a plus; training is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant or related administrative experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters, priorities, and deadlines
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients in a professional and empathetic manner
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new legal technology and case-management systems
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with attorneys and the legal team
• High level of discretion when handling confidential information
• Previous experience in a law firm (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and the legal team.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and client materials.
• Assist with estate planning and related matters from intake through completion.
• Assist with preparation and organization of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate client meetings, document signings, and follow-up communications.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding appointments, documents, case status, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized client files (electronic and physical).
• Track deadlines, appointments, outstanding documents, and follow-up items.
• Assist with probate and estate administration matters as needed; assist with billing and time entry.
• Protect confidential client information and maintain professionalism.
• Support attorneys and the team with additional projects as needed.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Client communication

Tech skills

Independent work

Discretion

Law firm experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Legal Assistant (Hybrid Work Arrangement)

Location: Windsor, CO

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $55,000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Legal Assistant to join our team in Windsor, Colorado. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with attorneys and clients and is confident managing legal documents, coordinating client matters, and keeping files, deadlines, and administrative tasks organized.

Experience in estate planning, probate, trusts, elder law, or another area of law is preferred, but we are also open to a strong legal assistant with transferable experience and a willingness to learn.

What You’ll Do

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and the legal team.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and client materials.
• Assist with estate planning and related legal matters from intake through completion.
• Assist with preparation and organization of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate client meetings, document signings, and follow-up communications.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding appointments, documents, case status, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized electronic and physical client files.
• Track deadlines, appointments, outstanding documents, and follow-up items.
• Assist with probate and estate administration matters as needed.Assistant with billing, time entry, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Protect confidential client information and maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Support attorneys and the broader team with additional legal and administrative projects as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of legal assistant or related administrative experience preferred.
• Experience in estate planning, probate, trusts, elder law, or another legal practice area is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new legal technology and case-management systems.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with attorneys and the legal team.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Previous experience working in a law firm is preferred but not required.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who takes ownership, follows through, and notices the details others might miss. You can manage a busy workload without losing track of deadlines, communicate clearly with clients, and anticipate what the attorney will need next.

You are professional, dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a client-facing environment. You also understand the importance of handling sensitive legal and personal information with discretion and care.

Experience with estate planning is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate who brings strong legal administrative skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Why Join Us?

• $55,000 annual salary
• Hybrid work environment
• Collaborative and supportive legal team
• Opportunity to develop expertise in estate planning and related areas
• Meaningful, client-focused work
• Opportunity for professional growth and increased responsibility

Compensation

$55,000 per year, could be higher depending on experience

Compensation is based on the role’s responsibilities and may be considered alongside relevant experience and qualifications.

Location: Windsor, Colorado

Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid