Litigation Legal Secretary- 3629335

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Legal Secretary

Location: Denver, CO 80202

Salary/Payrate: $85K-$95K

Work Environment:  Hybrid (3 days in office/2 wfh)

Term:  Direct Hire

Bachelor’s degree required:  No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, a well-regarded national law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join their Denver office in support of a busy California litigation practice. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative legal team while providing high-level administrative and litigation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, motions, correspondence, and court filings.
• Coordinate and submit electronic filings in state and federal courts (e-filing experience preferred).
• Maintain and organize client files, case records, and legal documentation.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, meetings, and appointments using Outlook and calendaring software.
• Arrange travel itineraries and handle attorney expense reports and reimbursements.
• Enter, review, and revise attorney time entries, billing information, and litigation task codes.
• Assist with pre-bills, client invoices, vendor payments, and check requests.
• Provide professional administrative support, including phone coverage and client communication.
• Ensure all legal documents are accurate, complete, and filed within required deadlines.
• Support attorneys with day-to-day practice management and administrative operations.

Qualifications

• Required: California litigation experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Litigation Secretary.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, court rules, and document preparation.
• Experience with legal technology including LexisNexis, PACER, ECF, Milana, Concur, document management systems, and electronic filing platforms.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience preparing Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Typing speed of 65+ WPM with exceptional accuracy.
• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.