Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• 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
• Schedule calls and in-person meetings for the legal team
• Cook up correspondence via phone, email, and in-person meetings
• Aid clients with questions, notary services, and settlement-related paperwork
• Communicate clearly and professionally during sensitive stages of the case lifecycle
• Prepare settlement disbursement documentation and supporting records
• Review and reconcile medical billing statements, liens, and client balances
• Verify balances with medical providers and lienholders
• Aid in calculating settlement distributions and tracking case-related expenses
• Coordinate payment processing and documentation accuracy before disbursement

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

Pay

$20 - $23/hour

About Heuser & Heuser, LLP

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.