Paralegal / Legal Assistant

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$6-8/hour USD

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Sep 26, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Full-Time • Remote • Long-Term (US Law Firm)

Sheil Law Firm, a Denver, Colorado law firm, is hiring one senior legal assistant/paralegal to work directly with the attorney.

The firm is one attorney and this seat. There is no layer of management and nowhere for work to hide. When clients trust the firm, it will often be because of something you did.

Most clients come to us on one of the hardest days of their lives: a death in the family, a child in trouble at school, or another life-changing event. They will not remember the legal work. They will remember whether someone answered, whether it was right, and whether it was done on time.

Because of that, two things matter more than anything on your résumé:

Responsiveness
When a client or the attorney contacts you during your shift, you acknowledge it promptly, even if the answer is simply:

"Received. Working on it. I'll have an update by 3."

Silence is the fastest way to fail here.

Ownership
You take tasks to completion without being chased. If you hit a roadblock, you raise it immediately. If a deadline is at risk, the attorney hears it from you first.

“I was waiting to hear back" is not a status update. Following up is part of the job.

Beyond those two principles, the standard is simple: clients feel taken care of, work is accurate, and records stay current. If it isn't in the system, it didn't happen.

We hire for temperament as much as skill. If you need every task assigned, prioritized, and explained before you begin, this role is probably not a fit.

What You Get Back

We are building this firm and want someone who wants to build it with us.

Your work will be visible and meaningful. In return, you get an attorney who backs you, pays on time, values initiative, and rewards contribution. We are looking for someone who wants a seat they can grow into and keep for years.

Practice Areas

The paralegal will primarily support matters involving:

- Estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives)
- Probate and estate administration
- Guardianships and conservatorships
- Guardian ad Litem representation
- Juvenile, family, and paternity matters
- Education and special-needs advocacy
- Elder law and adult-protection matters

The firm may also handle selected matters in other practice areas, including personal injury, civil litigation, administrative proceedings, and related legal matters. The ideal candidate is comfortable learning new processes and supporting work across multiple practice areas as the firm's needs evolve.

Responsibilities

Documents
- Prepare estate planning documents from attorney notes and firm templates
- Draft court filings, GAL reports, correspondence, and other legal documents for attorney review
- Proofread and redline documents for accuracy and consistency
- Assemble signing packages and coordinate witness/notary logistics

Client Management
- Respond to client communications the same day
- Conduct intake calls and gather missing information
- Keep clients informed about the status of their matter
- Escalate issues requiring attorney judgment

Records and Systems
- Maintain complete and current client files across firm systems
- Create and update matters, contacts, and client records
- Save and organize documents using firm naming conventions
- Perform conflict checks
- File and organize matter-related emails

Court and Matter Preparation
- Calendar hearings, deadlines, reviews, and signings
- Prepare hearing files and summaries
- Organize records, exhibits, and case history
- Research and summarize materials as assigned

Billing and Reporting
- Enter time and expenses
- Assist with monthly billing
- Provide regular status updates on active matters

Other Responsibilities
• Support firm operations, marketing, social media, technology, and special projects as needed
• Help improve systems, processes, and client experience
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the operation and growth of the firm

You May Be a Strong Fit If

- You notice details others miss
- You can manage dozens of active files without losing track of deadlines
- You learn processes quickly and retain them
- The attorney can assign you a task and stop thinking about it
- Your first drafts need editing, not rewriting
- You communicate clearly and professionally
- You stay calm under pressure and own mistakes quickly
- You are looking for a long-term position, not your next position

Requirements

- 3+ years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, **or** a Bachelor of Laws/JD and membership in good standing with the Philippine Bar
- College degree
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to manage deadlines and files with minimal supervision

Only applicants meeting all requirements will be considered.

Preferred

- Experience in estate planning, probate, family law, juvenile law, personal injury, or litigation support
- Experience with HubSpot, ClickUp, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or legal practice-management software
- Comfort using AI tools for drafting, organization, and research

Schedule and Equipment

- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. In Manila that is 10pm–7am (11pm–8am from November to mid-March). We are stating that plainly up front rather than discovering a mismatch in month two. The schedule is fixed, and this has to be your only job.
- This must be your only job
- Work is performed on a firm computer via remote desktop
- Reliable high-speed internet with a backup connection
- Backup power source
- Quiet private workspace
- Webcam, headset, and dual-monitor setup

Compensation

- $6.00-$8.00 USD per hour to start, depending on experience, qualifications, and interview performance
- Paid biweekly
- Compensation reviews at 6 and 12 months
- Paid US holidays
- Paid time off after probation

We are more interested in finding the right person than the cheapest person. Exceptional candidates may start at the upper end of the range.

Confidentiality

You will handle sensitive information, including estate planning documents, financial records, and information involving minors.

All work is performed under the supervision of a licensed US attorney on firm systems. A confidentiality agreement is required. This position does not involve providing legal advice.

How to Apply


Email with the subject line:

**SENIOR LEGAL — [Your Name]**

Include:

1. Your résumé
2. Confirmation that you can work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time and that this will be your only job
3. Your available start date and compensation expectations
4. Answers to the three questions below in your own words
5. A 60-second voice recording introducing yourself and explaining why this role fits you

Questions

a. A client emails asking for a status update on her case. You check the file, the CRM, and the email history. Nothing has been recorded in three weeks, and the attorney is in court all day. What do you do, and what do you write back to her?

b. You realize a deadline on one of your files passed last week. What do you do in the next hour?

c. You open a new client's file to draft her trust and find no folder in Drive, no matter in the case system, and an intake sheet with two different dates of birth. Nobody has assigned you anything. What do you do?

Shortlisted candidates will complete a brief paid skills assessment before a final interview. We reply to every finalist.

SKILL REQUIREMENT
Legal Services Attention to Detail Organization
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