Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC has an immediate opening for an experienced legal assistant/paralegal to support our transactions team in our Fort Collins, Colorado office. We offer a competitive salary and great benefits but, more importantly, we offer a positive and team-oriented environment that empowers great client service and results in high job satisfaction. We also offer an opportunity to work and succeed with the best legal team in northern Colorado!

Who is Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC (“CP2”)

At CP2 our mission is to empower the success of our clients, our team and our communities by providing exceptional legal and consulting services. We live and adhere to our core values: service, trust, professionalism, excellence, collaboration, results and leadership.

What we are looking for:

Experience/Education Requirements:

• 3+ years' of relevant experience as a legal assistant/paralegal with a high-quality law firm (preference shown to applicants with a background in business law and/or trademark law)
• Associate’s degree or equivalent preferred but not required
• Highly organized and proactive
• Excellent communication, grammar and proofreading skills
• Strong technical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Must have a great sense of humor
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to remain flexible with regard to assigned duties and demonstrate a desire to learn and grow
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize workload
• Work well under deadline pressures
• Experience with basic real estate, trademark and/or business transactions
• Experience with NetDocs or other documents management systems

General Responsibilities:

Managing multiple attorney calendars

• Filing with various state and county document filing systems including Simplifile
• Drafting simple correspondence
• Docketing and tracking deadlines
• Proofing and editing documents under the supervision of an attorney
• Keeping track of all transaction documents on internal systems
• General administrative support for the transactions team

Benefits:

At CP2 the only way we can succeed in our mission is to empower a great team. Through a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, CP2 builds a foundation upon which our team can thrive. CP2 benefits package is available for all full-time team members. Full-time employees are eligible for PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental vision life, AD&D, EAP, STD and LTD. We also offer a self-directed SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a company match. CP2 also helps plan for the unexpected and offers voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances.

Compensation for this role accounts for the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $62,000 - $75,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, relevant experience, and other job-related factors.

CP2 is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment.

CP2 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. CP2 shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

CP2 participates in the E-Verify program to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Business/Trademark Law: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Collins, CO 80524 (Required)

Work Location: In person