Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant LHH US Denver, CO Job Details $60,000 - $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Commuter assistance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Word embeddings Legal administrative experience Law office Typing Managing executive calendars Microsoft Outlook Calendar Full Job Description Legal Assistant -

Medical Negligence & General Liability Defense Location:

Downtown Denver, CO A well-established defense litigation firm in downtown Denver is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced practice focused on medical negligence and general liability defense. This role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient legal operations and delivering high-quality client service. Key Responsibilities Provide exceptional client service through professional communication, scheduling, and meeting coordination Offer proactive administrative support to attorneys and paralegals Draft, file, and serve litigation-related documents, motions, discovery, and pleadings Prepare correspondence and legal memoranda in accordance with firm standards Maintain accurate and well-organized electronic client files; document management is a top priority Download, file, and manage court documents and pleadings Manage attorney calendars and schedule court appearances, depositions, and client meetings Monitor deadlines and proactively notify attorneys of upcoming requirements Interact professionally with court personnel, attorneys, and staff Process mail, payments, and reimbursement requests Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate strong attention to detail Qualifications Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Legal Assistant in a defense litigation law firm Experience supporting medical malpractice defense or similar litigation preferred Education beyond high school or legal-related coursework preferred Knowledge of local, state, and federal court systems; Colorado required, New Mexico a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Experience with billing software and online document management systems preferred Strong experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts Advanced Outlook calendar management skills Typing speed of at least 65 WPM Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities Strong verbal and written communication skills Compensation & Benefits Direct hire position Salary range: $60,000-$65,000 annually, commensurate with experience Benefits include health insurance, dental coverage, and a 401(k) plan Benefits & Additional Information Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. The program provides flexibility to choose coverage that meets individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave (where required by law), other leave as required under applicable federal, state, or local laws, and holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, please visit: https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws, including: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance LHH | Privacy Policy View the Lee Hecht Harrison Privacy Policy here and learn more about how information is handled on the site. Please contact us if you require more information. www.lhh.com

Pay Details:

$60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year Search managed by: Deavonnie Spadoni Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for

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