Location: Downtown Denver, CO (Hybrid: One remote day per week after first 90 days)
Compensation: $85,000-$100,000+ annually, plus generous bonus potential (Non-Exempt)
About the Opportunity:
Nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to join its Denver office. This role will support a team of 4-5 attorneys, including partners and associates, within a high-stakes trial practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished legal professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, excels at legal document preparation, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support to attorneys and clients.
Key Responsibilities: Litigation & Document Support
Draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses, and engagement letters
Finalize legal briefs and court filings, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and professional presentation
Prepare and format Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for legal briefs and filings
Create, edit, and manage Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations
Print, scan, copy, organize, and assemble legal documents and binders
Attorney & Practice Support
Provide dedicated support to 4-5 attorneys (typically 2-3 partners and 2-3 associates)
Maintain attorney calendars, contacts, and scheduling needs
Coordinate meetings, interviews, conference calls, and other attorney commitments
Track attorney CLE requirements, court admissions, and professional memberships
Administrative & Operational Support
Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, rental cars, and travel itineraries
Process expense reports, reimbursements, invoices, and check requests
Coordinate client gifts and special client initiatives
Provide additional administrative and team support as needed
Qualifications:
A minimum of 5-10 years of Litigation Legal Assistant experience, preferably in a medium to large law firm environment
Demonstrated expertise preparing and formatting Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents for legal briefs
Advanced Microsoft Word skills are required
Experience with SharePoint and NetDocuments (NetDocs) is a plus
Experience supporting multiple litigation attorneys in a fast-paced practice
Exceptional document formatting, proofreading, and document production skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management abilities
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
Work Environment
Located in the firm's Downtown Denver office
Fully onsite during the first 90 days
Eligible for a hybrid schedule of one remote day per week after the first 90 days
Must be able to travel for 1-2 trials per year (trials are typically 2-4 weeks in duration)
Compensation & Benefits: $85,000-$100,000+ annual salary, depending on experience
Extremely generous annual bonus potential (typically 10-14% of salary)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with employer matching contributions
Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal time
Why Apply?
Join a nationally respected law firm that offers sophisticated legal work, a supportive team environment, excellent benefits, and long-term career growth. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant who enjoys being an integral part of a high-performing trial practice.
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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.