Paralegal

Machol & Johannes, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plan options

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company discounts up to 40%

Fully paid Eco Pass for transportation

Vacation and sick time

Flexible scheduling

Year-end bonus potential

Job summary

Machol & Johannes, LLC is seeking a full-time Paralegal to assist attorneys in civil litigation. Responsibilities include reviewing accounts for default judgments, following up on court orders, and managing paralegal projects. A strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Requirements include a high school diploma, with a Paralegal Certificate or higher preferred, and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Attractive benefits are offered, including medical plans and discounts on various services.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of paralegal experience in civil litigation.
• Previous experience in the collections industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review accounts for default judgment based on court and client requirements.
• Follow up on orders from the courts.
• Assist with paralegal projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-task management

Troubleshooting abilities

Communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal Certificate or Associates degree

Job description

Job Description

The Paralegal position is responsible for assisting the attorneys and the firm by preparing motions for judgment, following up on orders, and other paralegal duties as needed for the position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review accounts for default judgment based on court and client requirements
• Following up on orders from the courts
• Assist with paralegal projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Formal Training, or Certificates:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Paralegal Certificate or Associates degree or above preferred

Experience:

• 2 – 3 years of paralegal experience in civil litigation
• Previous experience in the collections industry preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
• Organized with an extremely high attention to detail
• Must complete assignments with minimal errors
• Excellent troubleshooting and business-to-business communication
• Must be self‑motivated and reliable
• Functioning knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Majority of this position will be in a professional office environment
• Will type, write, use finger dexterity, talk, hear, and see (up close and moderate distances) as a normal part of job duties
• Will occasionally need to lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position that is eligible for our total rewards package, including multiple medical and dental plan options, vision coverage, life and disability offerings, flexible spending accounts for health and dependent savings, health savings account and a 401(k) plan. We have a great deal of voluntary benefits including a supportive Employee Assistance Program, a Health Saving Account and a Flexible Spending Account as added benefits to our medical plans. We offer various discounts of up to 40 percent on more than five million products and services, including Computers and Electronics, Theme Parks, Vacation Packages, Cell phone provider discounts up to 22% off your monthly statement, Car Rentals, and Hotels, Gifts and Retail Shopping, Child and Senior Care Products and Services, Movie Tickets and Video Rentals. Each employee will receive a fully paid Eco Pass for transportation. We offer vacation and sick time, flexible scheduling and a year-end bonus potential.

Compensation is based upon education, salary history and experience. Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. EOE