Licensed Legal Paraprofessional — Family Law

Job overview

The Licensed Legal Paraprofessional — Family Law role is hybrid in Fort Collins, CO, with in-person attendance required for court appearances, client meetings, and other firm-related events. Pay is $73,000–$99,500 per year, including base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections. The role supports Modern Family Law’s work with families across Colorado. The paraprofessional supports family-law matters through legal research, document drafting and review, client communication, case coordination, and attendance at hearings and mediation as needed. The role helps attorneys and clients manage cases accurately and ethically while maintaining confidentiality and meeting legal deadlines.

What you'll do

• Research Colorado family-law statutes, case law, and regulations
• draft and review petitions, motions, and settlement agreements
• manage client communications, appointments, and files
• coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, and other parties
• attend client meetings, hearings, and mediation as needed
• maintain confidentiality and ethical standards
• support billing, timekeeping, and file management
• monitor changes in Colorado law and procedure.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed legal paraprofessional

family law

hybrid

fort collins co

modern family law

colorado certification

legal research

client support

court hearings

$73k–$99.5k

work from anywhere after 6 months

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible full-time employees may receive health insurance, HSA option, short- and long-term disability, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, employee assistance program, and training and development.

Why this role

Colorado Licensed Legal Paraprofessional certification is required. A bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or a related field is preferred. The posting states work-from-anywhere eligibility after six months; in-person attendance is required for specified firm events.

About the employer

Modern Family Law is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.