Why Work at Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer, PLLC?

Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer, PLLC is a Colorado law firm dedicated to serving local governments, municipalities, special districts, authorities, and other public entities throughout the state. Our attorneys provide practical legal counsel on governance, elections, public finance, contracts, compliance, and a wide range of issues affecting Colorado communities.

We are committed to fostering a collaborative, professional environment where attorneys and legal professionals can build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact through public service. Our team values integrity, responsiveness, and long-term relationships with the clients and communities we serve.

Current Job Openings:

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARALEGAL

Reports to: Attorneys/Executive Committee
FLSA Status: Full-time/non-exempt
Salary Range: $85,000-$125,000 – Depending upon Experience

WHO IS THIS ROLE FOR

This role is for a skilled, highly organized paralegal who enjoys supporting sophisticated local government legal work in a collaborative, detail-oriented, and client-service-focused environment.

You may be a good fit if you have strong document preparation skills, are comfortable managing deadlines, and enjoy working closely with attorneys, boards, public entities, and professional consultants.

ABOUT CCWU

Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer is a boutique law firm specializing in general counsel representation of local governments, including special districts, municipalities and authorities. We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our team.

THE ROLE

This position involves providing paralegal support to multiple attorneys representing special districts, authorities and municipalities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Elections. Assist clients with all types of elections (Polling Place, Independent Mail Ballot, and Coordinated) for special district organization elections, board of director elections, TABOR elections, and elections on the questions of inclusion or exclusion. Assist municipal clients with council member, TABOR, charter amendment, and other Election support includes some or all the following tasks, while working on several elections simultaneously:
    • Serve as Designated Election Official (DEO) or Deputy DEO; assist appointed DEO
    • Coordinate elections with counties
    • Prepare schedules of statutory deadlines
    • Review property records and determine eligible electors
    • Coordinate absentee voting
    • Prepare election forms
    • Train election judges
    • Track and meet election deadlines
    • Assist with certification of results and file with appropriate agencies
  • Statutory Compliance. Independently manage, track and prepare statutory compliance deadlines, including:
    • Coordinate, ensure, and monitor compliance with all annual statutory filings and actions
    • Continuing education on local government law
    • Coordinate and discuss activities with attorneys
  • Administration. Provide administrative support to clients and attorneys, including:
    • Prepare board meeting agenda and coordinate notice postings, attend board meetings as requested
    • Prepare and review board meeting minutes
    • Draft, review with attorney, and/or respond to contracts, agreements, notices, applications, letters, memoranda, and any other documents, as required
    • Monitor progress of current projects
    • Coordinate efforts to collect delinquent water and sewer service accounts
    • Prepare and arrange for administration of certificates of appointment and oaths of office for board members
    • Prepare and file conflict of interest disclosure statements with the Secretary of State
  • Budgets and Audits. Assist clients and attorneys in meeting state budget and audit law requirements, including:
    • Prepare annual budgets, budget amendments, audits or audit exemption requests
    • Prepare and publish notice of public hearing to consider budget or budget amendment
    • Prepare and review with attorney all resolutions and certifications for adoption of budget or budget amendment, and certifications of mill levies
    • Coordinate and ensure filing of certifications of mill levies and budget documentation with local and state agencies prior to statutory deadlines
  • Other Responsibilities.
    • Assist with Inclusions and Exclusions
    • Draft ordinances, resolutions, pleadings, correspondence, policies
    • Assist with municipal code revisions
    • Assist with property transactions
    • Assist with responses to CORA requests

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including advanced formatting with use of styles
  • Proficient in Excel, including solid understanding of the program's core functionalities and the ability to leverage the program to perform a variety of data-related tasks
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Superb proofreading skills, ensuring grammatical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to the firm's style guidelines
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Willingness to work overtime as required to meet deadlines
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining client service orientation with integrity and client confidentiality
  • Ability to concentrate on tasks and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline­ orientated environment; be able to adapt quickly with a willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to the changes.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Preference for 2+ years as a paralegal for a special district or local government law firm, or equivalent special district management experience
  • Paralegal certificate preferred
  • Ability to type at least 70 wpm with high accuracy
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; high school degree/GED required
  • A valid Colorado driver's license

COMPENSATION & GROWTH

  • Annual Salary Reviews – Recognizing performance and growth
  • 401(k) with Profit Sharing – 4% match plus up to 5.7% discretionary contribution
  • Multiple bonus programs

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

  • 100% Employer-Paid Health, Dental & Vision (base plans)
  • Life Insurance (1x salary)
  • Long-Term Disability + Optional Short-Term Disability
  • Generous paid time off
  • 11 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday of choice

WORKPLACE & CULTURE

  • Flexible Work Environment including hybrid options
  • On-Site Gym, Locker Room & Tenant Lounge (with cappuccino machine)
  • Convenient Lakewood location within walking distance to restaurants
  • Free surface parking + optional garage parking (currently $75/month, pending availability)
  • $50/month cell phone reimbursement
  • Costco membership
  • Opportunity to work in a stimulating and collaborative environment

DISCLAIMER

This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time.

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS AND PLACEMENT AGENCIES

CCWU does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed recruitment fee agreement, the Firm will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

In the event a recruiter or agency submits a candidate without a signed agreement and specific authorization for a position, CCWU reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter. Any unsolicited resumes shall be deemed the property of CCWU.

Inquiries and resumes regarding the job posting can be directed to lcolburn@cogovlaw.com.