Legal Assistant – Medical Negligence & General Liability Defense
A downtown Denver law firm specializing in medical negligence and general liability defense is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its team. This role provides critical administrative support to attorneys and paralegals and plays a key part in maintaining efficient legal operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional client service through professional communication, scheduling, and meeting coordination
- Provide proactive administrative support to attorneys and paralegals
- Draft and file litigation-related documents, motions, and pleadings
- Maintain organized electronic client files and manage document workflows
- Schedule court appearances, depositions, and client meetings; monitor deadlines and avoid conflicts
- Prepare correspondence and legal memoranda in accordance with firm standards
- Interact professionally with court personnel, attorneys, and staff
- Manage attorney calendars and coordinate case preparation
- Process mail, payments, and reimbursements
- Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate strong attention to detail
Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm; experience supporting medical malpractice or defense litigation attorneys preferred
• Post‑secondary education or legal coursework preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal courts, including Colorado (and preferably New Mexico) e‑filing procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with billing and document management software preferred
• Strong mastery of Outlook calendar management and litigation scheduling
• Ability to format, edit, draft, retrieve, and organize legal documents
• Typing speed of at least 65 WPM
• Highly organized, able to multitask, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- • Excellent communication skills and professional judgment
Compensation & Benefits:
- Direct Hire
- Hybrid, after 90 days
- Hours 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Mon - Fri
- Salary range: $55,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience
- Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
- $200 parking stipend
- Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law
- PTO: two weeks per year
- Paid Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision: United Healthcare, 60/40 coverage for employee, employer
- 401(k) plan: employee contributions only
- Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan
- This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $55,000 - $70,000 per year and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.
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