Paralegal - Family Law

The Harris Law Firm, PLLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match and health insurance

Company covered STD, LTD, AD&D and Par

Parental leave

RTD Echo Passes

Job summary

The Harris Law Firm, PLLP in Denver, CO is seeking a full-time Family Law Paralegal with at least 5 years of experience to support senior attorneys in a busy, collaborative practice. The role emphasizes careful handling of financial statements, pleadings, and client communications while maintaining strict deadlines.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree or equivalent, be able to obtain a Notary Commission, and be proficient with Colorado e-filing and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent job experience.
• 5+ years experience as a Family Law paralegal.
• Ability to obtain Notary Commission Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Draft, read, and interpret sworn financial statements.
• Review client financial documents for legal proceedings.
• Draft, proofread, and review pleadings.
• Schedule hearings, conferences, mediations in consult with attorney.
• Prepare and submit court filings accurately and timely.
• Communicate with clients, answer questions, request information and provide support as needed.
• Ensure accuracy in billing, time entry, calendaring, and file management.
• Prepare discovery and trial exhibits.
• Maintain current knowledge of Colorado courts and local jurisdictions.
• Calculate accurate deadlines and docket them using electronic calendaring systems.

Skills

Editing & proofreading

Deadline management

Colorado e-filing

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Colorado Courts E-Filing

Job description

Full-time

What makes The Harris Law Firm voted The Best Law Firm and The Best Lawyers since 2019 by Best Lawyers® and a nominee for Denver BizJournal’s Best Place to Work?

With a mission of providing superior legal representation and outstanding service for our clients while maintaining a high level of respect and appreciation for our team, and strategic and deliberate care for our community and beyond, The Harris Law Firm’s culture truly is unrivaled. Our WeCare® initiative encourages our employees to take care of our clients, our community, and ourselves. Being active in Denver's business and charitable communities, we have a strong and historic ethic of pro bono service. Although our well-established and highly acclaimed family law boutique is one of the largest in our practice area in the region, we pride ourselves on being a collaborative, congenial environment. We focus on our clients' welfare and dignity, and we have a goal of settling our cases and protecting children. In our team-like atmosphere, you are sure to find a culture of collegiality, mutual support, and encouragement.

• We offer a full package of benefits including a 401(k) match and health insurance and company covered STD, LTD, AD&D and parental leave.
• Regular training and professional development opportunities.
• Earn 80 hours of PTO in your first 12 months then jump to 120 hours of PTO in the following year.
• The Harris Law Firm is an equal-opportunity employer.
• RTD Echo Passes

What does our Paralegal do?

Our paralegals perform a variety of functions in support of the Firm’s family law attorneys and retained clients.

• Draft, read, and interpret sworn financial statements
• Review client financial documents for legal proceedings
• Draft, proofread, and review pleadings
• In consult with attorney, schedule hearings, conferences, mediations
• Prepare and submit court filings accurately and timely
• Communicate with clients, answer questions, request information and provide support as needed
• Ensure accuracy in billing, time entry, calendaring, and file management (electronic and paper)
• Prepare discovery and trial exhibits
• Maintain current knowledge of Colorado courts and local jurisdictions
• Calculate accurate deadlines and docket them using electronic calendaring systems

What you bring to the team!

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent job experience
• 5+ years experience as a Family Law paralegal
• Ability to obtain Notary Commission Certificate

Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed skills in editing, proofreading, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition
• Ability to anticipate problems, find solutions, and prioritize work accordingly
• Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload with critical deadlines
• Ability to exercise a high degree of personal integrity, confidentiality, tact, discretion, and judgment
• Technical Knowledge:
• Preparing documents in accordance with rule 16.2
• Drafting Motions, petitions, notices and sworn financial statements
• Knowledge of discovery process
• Trial preparation
• Preparing exhibits and exhibit notebooks
• Preparing witnesses
• Calendaring multiple attorney calendars with hearings and deadlines
• Proficient knowledge and experience using Colorado Courts E-Filing
• Docketing and calendaring
• Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Adobe and Excel
• Math4Law (not required but a plus)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed normal business office environment. The ability to share workspace, travel by car or train, dress in proper business attire, attend meetings and meet deadlines are all requirements of this position.

Salary Description

65,000-90,000