Paralegal jobs in Grand Junction, CO

Paralegal, Boulder

Direct Supervisor
Human Resources Director

Position Objective
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Paralegal to join our dynamic team at a leading cannabis company. This individual will play a vital role in supporting our legal department, particularly in the areas of civil litigation and family law as it pertains to the cannabis industry. The successful candidate will assist with case preparation, legal research, document management, and various administrative duties, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate from an accredited institution preferred. At least 2 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation, with specific knowledge related to the cannabis industry being a plus.
• High proficiency in legal software and technology, including document management systems and electronic discovery platforms.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Proficient computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, as well as databases and customer database systems.
• Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner and demonstrate sound judgment
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the cannabis industry

Duties & Expectations

• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including the drafting and formatting of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and court orders.
• Manage and review document production, organize exhibits, and coordinate with external vendors for document processing and electronic discovery.
• Maintain and update case files and electronic databases, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all case information.
• Conduct thorough legal research and gather relevant information for cases using advanced online resources and legal databases.
• Prepare and file legal documents with state and federal courts, as well as manage e-filing processes.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, court appearances, and meetings, preparing necessary materials and managing logistics.
• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, and court officials.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including managing calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, answering phones, and assisting with client intake.

Salary
$60,000 - $80,000 dependent on qualifications

BENEFITS
Health insurance, dental/vision insurance, group life insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid holidays and paid time off.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
NOBO Inc. operates in an office environment. Must be able to work in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels. Must be able to lift or leverage up to 25 pounds frequently. Must be able to sustain posture in a seated or standing position for prolonged periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other business machines. Visual and color acuity are required for reading and interpreting legal and financial documents. Accommodations may be made for qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK ACT (THE “ACT”), COLORADO REVISED STATUTES (“C.R.S.”)
NOBO will make reasonable efforts to announce, post or otherwise make known all opportunities for promotion to all current employees on the same calendar day and prior to making a promotion decision. A “promotional opportunity” exists when NOBO has or anticipated a vacancy in an existing or new position that could one considered a promotion for one or more employees(s) in terms of compensation, benefits, status, duties, or access to further advancement. A communication announcing, posting, or otherwise making a promotional opportunity known will be in writing and include at least (i) job title, (ii) compensation and benefits, and (iii) means by which employees may apply for the position.

NOBO will make reasonable efforts to communicate promotional opportunities with any method(s) by which all NOBO employees (i) can access within their regular workplace, either online or in hard copy, and (ii) will be told where to find required postings or announcements. If a particular method reaches some but not all employees, such as an online posting not accessible to those lacking internet access or access to or knowledge of that internet site, then an alternative method will still be used for NOBO employees.

NOBO will notify all employees of promotional opportunities and will not limit notice to those employees it deems qualified for the position, but NOBO may state that applications are open to only those with certain qualifications and may screen or reject candidates based on such qualifications.

NOBO does not need to post a promotional opportunity to all employees if NOBO has a compelling need to keep a particular opening confidential because the position is still held by an incumbent employee who, for reasons other than avoiding job posting requirements, NOBO has not yet made aware they will be separated. If any NOBO employees are told of the opportunity, all employees must be told who with (i) meet the minimum qualifications or (ii) have a job “substantially similar” (within the meaning of C.R.S. § 8-5-102 in the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act) (the “Act”) to any employees being told of the opportunity. If the need for confidentiality ends before any deadline to apply for the job, NOBO will then promptly comply with applicable posting requirements in the Act.

No promotion posting to other employees is required for a promotion within one year of an employee being hired with a written representation (whether in an offer letter, in an agreement, or in a policy NOBO published to employees) that NOBO will automatically consider an employee for promotion to a specific position within one year based solely on their own performance and/or NOBO’s needs.

No immediate promotion posting is required to fill a position on a temporary basis for up to six months where the hiring is not expected to be permanent, e.g., an acting or interim position. If the hire may become permanent, then the required portion posting must be made in time for employees to apply for the percent position.

Promotion posting requirements do not apply to NOBO employees entirely outside Colorado.

The compensation posting requirements do not apply to either (i) jobs to be performed entirely outside Colorado, or (ii) postings entirely outside Colorado.