What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Corporate) position at Goodspeed Merrill?
Executive Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Corporate
As our firm continues to grow and expand, we are looking for exceptional team members who want to be part of our success.
Goodspeed Merrill is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Assistant/Paralegal to support a thriving and growing Corporate practice. Work in partnership and under the direction of attorneys at Goodspeed Merrill to develop close relationships with clients, establish legal needs, help them understand their options, and support their representation in court and/or negotiations.
In this role, you will handle legal assistant/admin duties regularly, including scheduling appointments with clients, planning meetings in-person or on-line, maintaining calendars, and in most cases supporting multiple attorneys by handling legal research, client billing matters and various legal correspondence.
We are looking for 4 years of related experience & knowledge, and an ability to think critically, analyze problems, and recommend solutions. Ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of related experience supporting a corporate practice group. Candidates should be highly detailed and organized with a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of team members.
The successful candidate will be familiar with standard legal concepts, practices, and procedures necessary to support a growing general practice. They will be comfortable relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals with a certain degree of creativity and latitude, while performing a variety of tasks under the general supervision of the Practice lead and/or accountable attorney.
As part of the application process, you must complete the Culture Index Survey linked below (this should only take 5 minutes to complete): https://go.cultureindex.com/p/TbXKdPDyHYW
Skills and Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Minimum 2 years of experience supporting a corporate practice group
- Experience in working concurrently with multiple attorneys in a practice
- Knowledge of and experience with both Colorado and Federal court systems and the Rules of Civil Procedure (CRCP/FRCP)
- · Bachelor’s degree is a plus
- · County court experience is also desirable
- · Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- · Detail oriented and organized
- · Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- · Familiarity with and or ability to learn systems necessary for the practice of law (ProLaw, MS Office, MS Teams, etc)
Responsibilities and Key Results:
- Manage day to day activities including documentation of matters in ProLaw
- Calendar deadlines, court hearings/trials, and arbitration deadlines/hearings
- Provide organization to client documents and related documentation
- Communicate with Attorneys and/or Partners on work status and client issues that arise
- Achieve positive reviews/feedback from clients
- Proportionately contribute to overall client satisfaction and firm operating goals
- GM has a reputation for developing close relationships with clients. Attorneys and staff at GM are known for displaying sound judgment and decision-making along with outstanding problem-solving skills, and as a general rule are determined, professional and well informed.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A client first mindset and willingness to put in extra effort as client priorities dictate
- A culture of high achievement while enjoying the work and the people you work with
- Flexibility in how we operate, intended to accommodate a growing and dynamic law firm environment
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Pay Range - $38.00 - $43.00 / hour (depending on experience)
- Medical Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
- Dental Insurance (Employer pays 50% employee only)
- Vision Insurance (Employer pays 50% employee only)
- Life Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
- Short-term Disability Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
- Long-term Disability Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
- 401(k) plan - with Employer matching up to 3.5%
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday pay (9 days / year)
- Notary training & renewal
- Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Life, and Hospital Indemnity options.
This posting is for an in-person role. GM is located in the Meridian International Business Center at Lincoln & I-25 with convenient commutes to the greater metropolitan Denver area.
Salary : $38 - $43