Employment – RIDER & QUESENBERRY, LLC

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL

Job Description:

Established law firm, Rider & Quesenberry, is seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented legal assistant/paralegal to play an important part in our legal team. You will take direction from one or more attorneys, draft documents, maintain deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner, behave ethically, bill time accurately, manage attorney calendars, and interact with clients and the public in a professional and courteous manner.

Requirements:

Work on an array of legal issues with an emphasis on business transactions, real estate, and estate planning.
Responsible for maintaining the client’s digital record.
Some office management duties required

Qualifications:

Microsoft Office
Three years of professional employment or a bachelor’s degree. Preference given to those with at least 3 years of paralegal experience.
Experience reading and drafting legal documents.
Candidates should possess strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to work independently and as a team.

Generally, this is not a work-from-home position. You must be able to work in our office on a full-time schedule. However, some flexibility may be available after adequate trial period. Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your background and why you’re interested in our firm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Paid sick time
Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Grand Junction, CO 81506 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Grand Junction, CO 81506: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

How to apply:

Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and list of at least three professional references, including contact information for each. Submit applications to:

admin@gjbusinesslaw.com

LITIGATION ATTORNEY

RIDER & QUESENBERRY, LLC, a general practice firm located in Grand Junction, CO, is seeking an experienced attorney with excellent courtroom skills to join our Civil Litigation law team.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Colorado Bar in Good Standing.
The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 2-5 years of successful experience representing Civil Litigation clients.
Excellent writing, advocacy skills, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive legal representation to clients in a variety of Civil Litigation matters primarily related to business, real estate, and construction matters.
Draft court pleadings, legal memos, and correspondence.
Draft written discovery requests and responses.
Conduct legal research.
Effectively communicate with clients to execute strategic plans and manage client expectations.

What we offer:

Compensation depending on skills and experience. Employer matched retirement plan after three months, a generous holiday and vacation schedule, paid Continuing Legal Education expenses, discretionary bonuses and other tax-reportable benefits.