Legal Assistant
Forbush Legal, PLLC
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Full-Time | Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Friday 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Team That Practices "Happy Law."
At Forbush Legal, we believe estate planning is about far more than documents—it is about protecting families, preserving legacies, and giving people peace of mind.
We often say that we practice happy law because we have the privilege of helping clients during some of life's most meaningful moments. We work hard, we laugh often, we genuinely enjoy one another, and we strive every day to create an exceptional experience for every client who walks through our doors.
We are looking for a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. This position plays an important role in supporting our estate planning, probate, and trust administration practice.
If you enjoy helping people, love keeping things organized, and take pride in producing excellent work, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
As a Legal Assistant, you will help ensure that our legal team and our clients receive outstanding support every day. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting our 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 in a professional, compassionate, and timely manner
- Assisting with document execution appointments
- Helping ensure every client receives a five-star experience
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- Exceptionally organized
- Detail-oriented
- Warm, friendly, and compassionate
- A strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
- Comfortable learning new technology and software
- Able to prioritize multiple projects without sacrificing quality
- Professional and dependable
- Self-motivated and proactive
- A team player who enjoys helping others succeed
Experience working in a law office is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person who has the right attitude, work ethic, and desire to learn.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Prior administrative or customer service experience preferred
- Legal experience is a plus
- Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Forbush Legal, we believe great people deserve a great workplace.
We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Our Core Values
Everything we do is guided by three simple principles:
- Integrity
- Service Before Self
- Excellence in All We Do
Think This Might Be You?
We'd love to get to know you.
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter introducing yourself. Tell us about your professional journey, what draws you to this position, what you enjoy most about serving others, and why you believe you would be a great fit for the Forbush Legal team.
There is no required length—we're interested in learning about the person behind the resume.
Before you submit your application, we'd love for you to answer one final question in your cover letter:
If someone who knows you well—a former coworker, supervisor, friend, or family member—had to describe you in just three words, what would those three words be, and why?
One final request: If you've read this job posting all the way through, please include the word "legacy" somewhere naturally in your cover letter. We won't tell you why just yet—but at Forbush Legal, we believe the little things matter, and attention to detail is one of the qualities we value most.
We believe great legal assistants are more than organized and detail-oriented. They are compassionate, trustworthy, curious, and committed to making a difference in the lives of others. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear your story.
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
