Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation

Location: Downtown Denver, CO (Hybrid: One remote day per week after first 90 days)

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (35-hour work week)

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.

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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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.