Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Pless Law Firm is looking for an experienced Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our team in the Denver or Austin office! This position will provide organizational, administrative, and matter-specific assistance to attorneys in our Denver and Austin offices throughout all stages of commercial real estate and related transactions.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple active matters in a fast-paced boutique law firm environment. This role requires someone who can understand the details within a larger transaction context, anticipate next steps, and help keep matters moving efficiently with minimal supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with drafting, revising, managing and organizing various documents related to real estate transactions 
• Tracks, obtains and organizes transaction documents to assure performance of obligations 
• Provide support with legal research 
• Assists with tenant delinquency cases (file FEDs, drafting Complaints) 
• Ensures matter files and transaction details are completed to the extent possible (and regularly updated) in our matter tracking software 
• Manages Firm calendar, provides reminders to attorneys regarding upcoming deadlines and missing documents 
• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records 
• Assists with other Firm activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with clients, vendors, and team members
• Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
• Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in commercial real estate, corporate transactions, or a boutique law firm environment.
• Strong understanding of real estate transaction timelines, closing processes, title/survey review, and entity documentation.
• Experience with Clio or similar legal practice management software preferred.
• Strong drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of active matters with minimal hand-holding.
• Professional communication style with clients, attorneys, brokers, title companies, and opposing counsel.
• Strong judgment, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Notary certification or willingness to obtain preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
• Paralegal Certificate preferred

Salary Range: $65,000-$95,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with generous employer contribution, 401K with generous employe match, paid combined leave and vacation, and paid parking.

Pless Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Pless Law Firm are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

*We are not working with recruiters on this position*