Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Heuser & Heuser, LLP - 3.3 Colorado Springs, CO Job Details $20 - $23 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid time off Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Heuser & Heuser, LLP is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in managing personal injury cases from intake through settlement and disbursement. This role combines traditional legal assistant duties with settlement and billing coordination responsibilities. The Legal Assistant serves as a key operational partner in the case lifecycle, ensuring legal documents are accurate, communication is timely, and financial documentation related to settlements is complete and compliant. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and comfortable balancing legal support work with financial accuracy in a fast-paced, client-centered environment. This role supports both legal case progression and financial accuracy through settlement.

Compensation:

$20 - $23 hourly

Responsibilities:

Case & Legal Support Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents, pleadings, discovery, and exhibits Maintain accurate and organized case files (digital and physical) Schedule client meetings, deadlines, court dates, and case events Support attorneys and paralegals in day-to-day case progression Client & Communication Management Schedule calls and in-person meetings for the legal team Coordinate correspondence via phone, email, and in-person meetings Assist clients with questions, notary services, and settlement-related paperwork Communicate clearly and professionally during sensitive stages of the case lifecycle Billing & Settlement Coordination Prepare settlement disbursement documentation and supporting records Review and reconcile medical billing statements, liens, and client balances Verify balances with medical providers and lienholders Assist in calculating settlement distributions and tracking case-related expenses Coordinate payment processing and documentation accuracy before disbursement What Success Looks Like in This Role Attorneys and paralegals can rely on accurate, organized case support without constant follow-up Settlement paperwork is complete, accurate, and ready when cases resolve Clients experience clear communication and professional follow-through Deadlines, billing records, and case documentation stay clean and audit-ready Workflows run more smoothly because the Legal Assistant anticipates needs instead of reacting to them

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required 1-2 years of experience in a legal office or law firm preferred (personal injury or civil litigation strongly preferred) Experience supporting billing, settlement, or financial documentation is highly desirable Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Familiarity with FileVine case management software preferred Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion Commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and ethical standards About Company Heuser & Heuser, L.L.P. is a veteran-owned personal injury law firm with offices in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. We have represented injured workers and accident victims across Southern Colorado since 1996, handling personal injury, workers' compensation, and wrongful death cases. We offer health benefits, paid time off, training opportunities, and an environment built on mutual respect.