Litigation Legal Assistant

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to join a national law firm's Denver team. This role will support a dynamic team of 3-4 partners and 1-2 associates in complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in large-scale litigation, with a preference for experience in commercial litigation. This is a hybrid position, allowing for one remote workday per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys.
• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including docketing and scheduling deadlines, court appearances, and meetings.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Handle e-filing in both Colorado state and federal courts.
• Coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients as needed.
• Organize and maintain case files, both electronic and physical.
• Assist with trial preparation, including compiling exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
• Track billable hours and assist with time entry and expense reporting.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm setting.
• Proven experience with large-scale litigation; complex commercial litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in docketing/calendaring and e-filing in Colorado and federal courts is required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Outlook). Experience with iManage is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must currently reside in the Denver metro area; out-of-state applicants will not be considered.
  
  

Compensation and Benefits

The firm is offering a base salary of $80,000 - $95,000 depending on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with matching contribution.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Hybrid work schedule (1 remote day per week).
• FREE garage parking at their downtown Denver office location.

If you are qualified and interested in this Litigation Legal Assistant job in Denver, please apply with your resume.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.