Senior Litigation Legal Assistant

Senior Litigation Legal Assistant (JN -092026-431968) Denver, Colorado Salary: USD85000 - USD110000 per year Location: Downtown Denver, CO Schedule: Full-Time Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 DOE About the Opportunity Highly regarded litigation law firm is seeking a senior-level Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Denver office. The firm is nationally recognized for handling sophisticated and high-stakes litigation matters and offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment where legal support professionals play a critical role in client service and case management. This position is ideal for a seasoned litigation legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced defense litigation practice and has extensive experience managing complex calendars/deadlines, court filings, and attorney support responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling complex civil litigation defense matters Maintain and manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, court appearances, and case schedules Prepare, proofread, revise, and finalize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court filings Electronically file documents in state and federal courts and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines Coordinate docketing activities and monitor critical case deadlines Assist with trial preparation, hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitration matters Manage document organization and electronic files within the firm's document management system Prepare and process attorney time entries, expense reports, and related administrative tasks Coordinate travel arrangements, meetings, and client communications Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and firm staff to ensure efficient case management and exceptional client service Qualifications Required 10+ years of civil litigation legal assistant experience, preferably within a medium to large law firm environment Extensive experience supporting defense litigation practices Advanced docketing and calendaring experience with exceptional attention to detail Significant experience e-filing in both state and federal courts Demonstrated ability to manage multiple attorneys, deadlines, and competing priorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Word and Outlook skills Preferred Experience supporting attorneys in complex commercial, professional liability, class action, or other sophisticated litigation matters Familiarity with legal technology and document management systems in a large law firm setting Experience with the following platforms is a plus: Aderant, Expert Time, iManage, Chrome River What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will bring not only strong technical litigation support skills, but also a proven track record of long-term tenure and stability in previous positions . The firm values professionals who are dependable, proactive, and capable of building trusted relationships with attorneys and clients over the long term. Competitive salary of $85,000 - $110,000 , depending on experience Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k) with a 6% employer contribution 18 days of paid time off Short-term and long-term disability coverage Life insurance Hybrid option (ability to work from home 2 days per week) Why Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a premier Denver litigation practice and work alongside some of the region's most accomplished litigators. The role offers sophisticated legal work, long-term stability, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits in a collaborative professional environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr