Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Denver, Colorado

Schedule: Full-time

Salary: $60,000-$70,000 DOE

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Description:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a reputable Denver law firm to identify an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team! The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical negligence and general liability defense and thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals
• Prepare, proof, and e-file pleadings, discovery, and correspondence in state and federal courts
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings, and monitor all deadlines
• Communicate with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel in a professional manner
• Draft routine legal documents and correspondence; assist with case preparation and trial support
• Process mail, billing requests, and reimbursements while prioritizing multiple time-sensitive tasks

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant supporting litigation attorneys, preferably in medical malpractice or insurance defense
• Strong understanding of state and federal court filing procedures (Colorado experience required; New Mexico a plus)
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with billing and document management systems preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Typing speed of 65+ WPM required
• Post-secondary education or coursework in legal studies preferred

Benefits:

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance