Legal Assistant/Paralegal I

General civil practice litigation law firm emphasizing insurance defense is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the paralegals at our firm. The Legal Assistant will perform miscellaneous administrative tasks such as emailing, mailing, calendaring, word processing, e-filing with the court systems, filing and copying, and minor research. Strong organizational, computer, and proofreading skills are required for this position. Prior work for a law firm and familiarity with preparing pleadings and e-filing court documents is a required. Candidate must be a punctual and flexible team player in a dynamic and friendly in-person work setting.

Some responsibility includes:

• Assisting with preparation and filing of court filings, ensuring compliance with all applicable rules and practice standards.
• Assist with large mailing projects.
• Communicate with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, experts, and additional parties.
• Coordinating the scheduling of court dates, depositions, mediation, and other client meetings with multiple attorney schedules.
• Assist with drafting court filings under attorney supervision, such as routine motions and proposed orders, disclosures, subpoenas, notices, case management orders, and pretrial orders.
• Assist guests, prepare conference rooms, process mail.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Resumes should be directed to Office Administrator. No phone calls or recruiters please. We will contact you if your resume indicates that you are a strong candidate for this position. Salary commensurate with experience.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Law office: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Denver, CO (Required)

Work Location: In person