Litigation Legal Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Secretary – Denver, CO

Targeted Legal is partnering with a prestigious, trial‐focused litigation firm known for its exceptional results in high‐stakes, complex matters. This nationally recognized team handles some of the most sophisticated civil trials and appeals in the country, and they are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Denver office. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned litigation support professional who thrives in fast‐paced environments and wants to work alongside elite trial lawyers.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail‐driven legal secretary with deep experience supporting active litigation teams. You will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals, ensuring documents are properly prepared, deadlines are met, calendars are maintained, and filings are executed accurately across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong technical proficiency, and the ability to anticipate needs in a high‐volume, trial‐driven practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Support: Provide daily support to attorneys and paralegals, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of assignments.
• Document Preparation: Draft, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents with meticulous accuracy.
• Court Filings: Properly finalize and e‐file pleadings across State and Federal platforms; locate and download court documents and save them using firm‐specific naming conventions.
• Professional Communication: Communicate effectively with clients, experts, vendors, and internal teams.
• Invoice & Expense Management: Process expert/vendor invoices, prepare expense requests, and ensure timely payment.
• New Matter Intake: Prepare conflict checks, new business memoranda, and engagement agreements.
• Calendar Management: Monitor attorney calendars and assist with scheduling.
• Trial Preparation: Support trial teams with photocopying, notebook preparation, scanning, and related tasks.
• Timekeeping & Billing: Prepare, edit, and finalize time entries; review prebills and billing correspondence for accuracy and compliance.
• Travel Coordination: Assist with travel arrangements and related logistics as needed.
• State and Federal e‐filing and navigating dockets, court files, and PACER.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of active litigation experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience e‐filing pleadings and documents with courts.
• Strong grammar and proofreading skills.

Work Environment

This firm fosters a collaborative, team‐driven atmosphere where attorneys and support staff work closely to deliver exceptional client service. Employees take pride in supporting complex litigation matters, and the team‐based approach ensures multiple perspectives are leveraged to meet client needs. The environment is fast‐paced, highly professional, and rooted in shared commitment to excellence and trial readiness.

Schedule

• Hybrid - 2 days WFH
• Full‐time, 37.5‐hour work week

Targeted Legal Staffing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.