Dittus Law

Small estate planning and probate law firm seeking a part time administrative and personal assistant who is versatile, ambitious and enjoys challenges. We are committed to providing a positive supportive work environment for all our employees. The position has a strong emphasis on training and teaching new skills that are essential to success in any administrative or legal position. We offer a flexible schedule and accommodate for time off as needed. We are a tight knit group who are passionate about our work, enjoy working together and looking for the right person to join our team. More info on us below.

The position starts with 10 - 15 hours/ 2 - 4 days a week, in office required for training and can go partially remote after that. We are located near Broadway and Santa Fe in Denver, 2 miles west of University of Denver. Room to grow and expand hours after training and familiarity with office processes. Pay: $18/hour to start, may be more DOE. Increases after training,

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
- Setup, Maintain and Close Client Files
- Review and Scan Signed Documents
- Drafting Legal Documents, Colorado Court forms and Letters to the Clients
- Printing Documents for Client Signings
- Strong computer skills; expertise in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel desired
- Possibly helping with marketing and website updates
- Run errands for the firm and attorney - requires a vehicle

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work in office 2 - 4 days a week Tuesday - Friday, with availability sometime between 10 am and 5 pm
- Excellent communication and proof-reading skills
- Friendly and professional demeanor and ability to keep client confidences
- Desire to learn and acquire new skills
- Extremely detailed oriented and organized (very important)
- Live in close proximity to the firm (no more than 20 minutes away - we are 2 miles west of Denver University)
- Fully vaccinated, conscious about minimizing virus exposure risk due to work the elderly

ABOUT THE FIRM and ATTORNEYS:
We currently have 2 attorneys and a paralegal. Kristin who opened the firm in 2013 after 10 years in practice, is originally from New York and has both her law degree and tax masters. Sarah who joined the firm early last year after five years of practice, has worked extensively with charitable organizations and is active in the LGBTQ+ community. Katie began as an administrative assistant and has moved into the role of paralegal. This add is to replace her previous position. We focus on estate planning, tax implications related to estates and small business, and trust and probate administration. We are enthusiastic advocates, serving our clients with compassion and respect.

HOW TO APPLY:
Send a cover letter, resume, and school transcripts (showing classes and grades). This position is currently open and will be filled once we find the right candidate. Starting salary is $18-20/hour, increasing after training.

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