Family Law Paralegal - Intake
hace 1 mes
Colorado Springs
Job Description At Lindstrom Law, we have built our reputation as a trusted DUI and criminal defense firm on a simple belief: victoria concordia crescit, victory through harmony. Now, as we expand our family law division, we're looking for a sharp, compassionate Intake/Legal Assistant to grow with us. In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for new clients and a key support to our attorneys throughout each case. You'll guide prospective clients through the intake process, manage case timelines, draft documents, conduct legal research, and serve as the organizational backbone of our family law caseload. You'll keep cases moving forward and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. This is a hybrid role requiring both in-office and remote availability; candidates must be comfortable and self-sufficient in both settings. You're the right fit if you: • Have hands-on experience in family law, whether in a legal support, paralegal, or case management capacity, • Are a warm, but firm and clear communicator who can put new clients at ease during difficult times, • Take ownership of your work and don't wait to be told what to do next, • Are skilled at drafting legal documents and conducting legal research, • Thrive on organization and managing multiple cases and deadlines at once, • Want a meaningful career in law without pursuing the bar Why Lindstrom Law? This is a ground-floor opportunity to help shape a growing family law division within an established and respected firm. You'll work alongside our attorneys to achieve real outcomes for families navigating some of their most difficult moments, and you'll do it as part of a team that wins together. Apply today and bring your skills where they'll make a difference. Compensation: $26.50 - $31 hourly Responsibilities: • Serve as the first point of contact for prospective clients, conducting intake calls with warmth and professionalism, gathering initial information, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience, • Communicate with clients, courts, and other parties to provide case updates, answer basic non-legal questions, and liaise with courts and administrative agencies on scheduling and procedural matters, • Monitor case progress, manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and key benchmarks, and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts to keep matters on track, • Maintain and update case management, CRM, and document systems, prepare legal correspondence and forms, manage discovery materials, and accurately record all billable and non-billable time, • Demonstrated mastery of family law processes, procedures, and terminology, with the ability to contribute at a high level from day one, is critical Applicants without such Family Law experience clearly outlined in their resume will not be considered • Comfortable navigating legal software, CRM platforms, and case management systems, with a solid understanding of how tools and integrations work together, • Self-directed and proactive, able to identify what needs to be done and act without waiting to be asked, • Adaptable and open to growth, willing to learn new processes, take on feedback, and evolve with the firm as it expands Lindstrom Law is a locally-owned Colorado firm dedicated to guiding people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. We serve clients across the entire state of Colorado, helping them navigate the Colorado justice system with clarity, respect, and purpose. Our goal is to ensure every client feels heard, supported, and leaves in a stronger position than when they came to us. We run a professional, respectful, and team-focused firm. Everyone here is expected to pull their weight, treat people right, and uphold the same standards with coworkers and clients alike.