Paralegal

ALA International; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Long term disability insurance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

WLPP Law seeks a motivated paralegal with bankruptcy and collections experience to join our established Colorado firm. You will support attorneys in all phases of collections, including related collection litigation, foreclosure, and bankruptcy. This is an in-office, on-site position in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include screening mail, organizing workflow, professional client communication, and preserving confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Two years of law firm experience.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Additional experience and education may be considered.
• Collections and bankruptcy experience desired.
• HOA law firm experience a plus.
• Strong computer skills with practice management software and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding of and adherence to highest legal ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming mail for assigned attorneys, determine next actions
• Manage the organization and workflow of a large volume of matters
• Communicate professionally with clients, employees, attorneys, opposing parties and third-party providers
• Maintain and protect confidential information obtained through employment.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Collections experience

Bankruptcy experience

Excellent communication

Tech savvy

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Practice management software

Microsoft 365 applications

Job description

Firm Overview

For nearly 50 years, WLPP Law has represented homeowner associations, townhome owner associations and condominium owner associations throughout the State of Colorado.

W e are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented paralegal with bankruptcy and collections experience to join our established and growing law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to play a meaningful role in a collaborative and collegial team environment assisting our community association attorneys. You will provide support to one or more attorneys in all phases of collections, including related collection litigation, foreclosure, and bankruptcy. This position is an on-site in office position.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming mail for assigned attorneys, determine next actions
• Manage the organization and workflow of a large volume of matters
• Communicate in professional and respectful manner with clients, employees, attorneys, opposing parties and third-party providers
• Maintain and hold in high regard all confidential information obtained through employment.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of law firm experience.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Additional experience and education may be considered.
• Collections and bankruptcy experience desired.
• HOA law firm experience a plus.
• Strong compuer skills, with the ability to quickly lear and effectively use practice management software, Microsoft 356 applications, and other technology required to perform daily job functions.
• Superb interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding of and adherence to highest legal ethical standards.

What We Offer

• Salary starting at $25.00 - $27.50 per hour
• Salary will be based on experience, education, and job-related skills
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan, including profit sharing
• Long term disability insurance
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

WLPP Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, family status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. WLPP Law complies with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and the Job Application Fairness Act.