Legal Administrative Assistant

After opening its doors in Denver in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has expanded to 14 offices nationwide, with 700+ employees and 300+ attorneys and policy professionals. With over 55 years in the industry, we’re committed to creating strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and communities. Our firm provides top legal minds, powerful policy knowledge, and best-in-class business acumen to solve businesses’ toughest challenges. Brownstein is a law and lobbying firm at the forefront of significant cases, deals, and pivotal legislation.

About the role

This entry-level Legal Administrative Assistant role in our Denver office is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and proactively supports busy attorneys. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable to shifting priorities in a dynamic legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Extensive calendar management, including scheduling, canceling, and resolving conflicts
• Booking, managing, and monitoring travel arrangements
• Creating new business intake forms and engagement letters
• Creating, maintaining, and organizing electronic and physical files for client and internal matters
• Tracking administrative and client-related due dates and deadlines, including time entry and billing
• Preparing, submitting, and monitoring expense reimbursements
• Drafting, formatting, proofreading, and revising correspondence, court filings, contracts, notices, statements, and other documents
• Conducting research projects related to procedures for courts and governmental agencies
• Preparing binders and materials for hearings, meetings, and client interactions
• Planning and hosting internal/external meetings, including client interactions, audio/visual setup (via Zoom), catering, and other logistical needs
• Performing various duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2-5 years’ work experience in a related field and/or a college degree are preferred
• Strong organizational skills and professionalism, with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Proficiency in word processing, proofreading, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload independently
• Strong PC skills, specifically in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Zoom

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Profit sharing
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time off
• Overtime pay for hours worked above 40 per week

Pay

Salary range for this role is $55,000–$70,000.