Legal Assistant - Litigation

Responsibilities

• Aid in editing and proofreading correspondence, contracts, agreements, and other complex documents.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain weekly time records.
• Set up, maintain, and ensure that files are kept current, including classifying, arranging files, filing, and storing information.
• E-file in state and federal courts, and any other applicable agencies.
• Maintain e-mails and documents on Document Management System (DMS) as determined by attorney and paralegal.
• Act as liaison for attorneys and all office service departments, including Accounting, Business Development, IT, and Docketing & Records.
• Support attorneys by responding to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizing work.
• Manage client contacts, emails, and print documents as well as processing mail.
• Communicate in a concise, professional manner.

Requirements

• 3+ years of legal administrative support experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with general processes, systems philosophies, structure, methods, and approaches of mid-to-large sized firms.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in using software systems such as Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Kofax), DMS/iManage Desksite, Aderant, LMS+, Workshare Compare.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task, while working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish good rapport with attorneys, clients, and other staff.
• Ability to proofread a variety of documents with high attention to detail.
• Ability to think creatively and work independently.
• Exceptionally strong organizational skills and work ethic in delivering client products promptly.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $28.51/hr – $37.50/hr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• Bonus

Contact Information

To apply, interested candidates in Denver should apply here. Interested candidates in Colorado Springs should apply here.

About the Role

Taft is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team of legal professionals. We are seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years’ experience to support our Litigation group by performing a variety of legal and administrative tasks. Strong candidates should have document preparation experience, and possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients, attorneys, and staff to foster a positive team environment. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.