Legal Assistant

Overview

This role supports attorneys in a fast-paced litigation group. The ideal candidate has prior litigation experience, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. A flexible work environment with remote options is available.

Responsibilities

• File and circulate pleadings in both state and federal court
• Maintain docketing for attorneys, including assisting with calculation of court and discovery deadlines in accordance with state and federal rules
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including:
  • Processing invoices
  • Coordinating scheduling of depositions
  • Ensuring compliance with client preferences and guidelines
• Assist with opening new files by collecting preliminary documents and information from clients and obtaining all necessary information to open new matters
• Support attorneys with schedule management, including:
  • Coordinating travel
  • Assisting with scheduling meetings
  • Managing attorney schedules
• Under attorney direction, prepare correspondence and other written documents
• Prepare and handle tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information
• Ensure organization of files through maintenance and management
• Monitor files and escalate issues requiring attorney involvement

Requirements

• 3+ years of prior legal assistant experience supporting litigators in civil defense in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment
• Colorado State and Federal Court filing and E-Filing experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook
• High attention to detail, strong critical thinking and communication skills, decisive judgment, superior organizational skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• High School Diploma or its equivalent required

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Pay Range for this position in Denver, CO: $65k-$90k (based on experience)
• Full-time hourly benefits package includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
  • Generous 401(k) plan match
  • Paid personal time off and vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Additional benefits as applicable

Location

• Denver, CO

Additional Information

• This role is for full-time hourly employees; benefit offerings for positions other than full-time may vary.
• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this job.
• E-Verify participation applies.