Legal Assistant
Forbush Legal, PLLC
Colorado Springs, COFresher57m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Join Forbush Legal, PLLC, a firm practicing "Happy Law" that focuses on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. We are looking for a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our legal team and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting paralegals with estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters
- Preparing and formatting legal documents
- Drafting correspondence and client communications
- Managing attorney and paralegal calendars
- Scheduling client meetings and follow-up appointments
- Scanning documents and organizing digital case files
- Requesting and organizing client information
- Filing documents with courts and government agencies
- Communicating with clients professionally, compassionately, and in a timely manner
- Assisting with document execution appointments
- Ensuring clients receive an exceptional experience
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Comfortable learning new technology and software
- Able to prioritize multiple projects without sacrificing quality
- Professional and dependable
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Team player who enjoys helping others succeed
Qualifications
- Exceptionally organized
- Detail-oriented
- Warm, friendly, and compassionate
- Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
- Prior administrative or customer service experience is preferred
- Legal experience is a plus
- Experience working in a law office is preferred, but training is available for the right candidate
Work Environment
- Full-Time | Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Friday 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- In person at Colorado Springs, Colorado
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for growth and advancement