Family Law Paralegal

Company Description

Helland and Hurwitz Attorneys at Law is a dedicated Family Law firm serving the front range of Colorado. With a focus on providing expert legal guidance and personalized support, the firm assists clients in navigating complex family law matters. Known for its commitment to professionalism and client advocacy, Helland and Hurwitz aims to deliver outstanding service and results. The firm’s location in the Greater Colorado Springs Area ensures accessibility and a strong connection to the local community.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Family Law Paralegal located in Colorado Springs. The Family Law Paralegal will assist attorney in preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, reviewing case files, and maintaining communication with clients. Responsibilities include organizing case files, drafting pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents, and coordinating case schedules. The role requires close collaboration with attorneys and other team members to ensure efficient handling of family law cases.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of family law and experience with legal document preparation
• Strong skills in legal research and document review
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment
• Team player
• Prior experience in family law required
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite

Requirements:

Highly motivated, strong interpersonal skills, strong academics, excellent research and writing skills, strong attention to detail, desire to commit to and help to grow a team, and the ability to represent a diverse clientele.

Competencies

• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Thoroughness
• Teamwork Orientation
• Communication Proficiency
• Initiative
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Business Acumen
• Presentation Skills
• Technical Capacity
• Attention to Detail
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe or similar PDF editing programs

Benefits:

Salary commensurate with the candidate's experience. Salary plus bonus to range $40,000 -$70,000 annually.

· Paid Time Off and Sick Time

· 401k with a matching percentage

· Health Insurance (Half of Employee portion paid by Employer)

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance (Employee portion paid by Employer)

· ADD Life Insurance $50k Coverage (Paid by Employer)

· Approved CLE reimbursement

· Some Remote Work Flexibility after 90 days

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Travel

No travel outside of local area.

Required Education and Experience

• Domestic Relations/Family Law Experience