Legal & Billing Assistant

About the Firm

Burnham Law is an elite Colorado- and Arizona-based law firm with a team of top-rated, experienced legal professionals. The firm represents clients across a variety of practice areas, including Domestic Relations, Civil Litigation, Probate and Estate Planning, and Criminal Defense. The firm values excellence, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork, and aims to provide a positive, energetic, and collaborative workplace where teammates can grow, succeed, and enjoy working together.

Locations

This position may be based in any of the following Colorado offices:

• 12737 E. Euclid Dr. Centennial, CO 80111
• 1710 Chapel Hills Dr. Suite A Colorado Springs, CO 80920

What You'll Do

As a Legal & Billing Assistant, you will provide day-to-day administrative, legal, and billing support to attorneys and staff while helping ensure smooth office operations and a high level of client service.

• Greet clients and visitors and provide professional front desk support
• Answer, screen, and route calls; manage rotating reception coverage
• Receive and distribute mail, deliveries, and other correspondence
• Perform local business errands, including bank and mail runs
• Maintain a professional reception area, break room, and shared office spaces
• Schedule conference rooms, client appointments, and other meetings
• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Draft, format, proofread, scan, and organize legal documents and case files
• Assemble case binders, trial materials, and assist with case preparation and document production
• Communicate with clients by phone and email and assist with follow-ups
• Perform general administrative tasks, including calendaring and data entry
• Complete a minimum of 15 billable legal support hours per week
• Order and organize office and kitchen supplies
• Assist with client billing, including preparing, reviewing, editing, and finalizing invoices
• Review time entries and follow up on missing or incomplete billing information
• Support month-end billing and timely invoice completion
• Respond to billing questions and corrections while maintaining confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience in a law firm or legal setting preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal/practice management software, including Filevine
• Professional demeanor and strong client service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Legal billing, invoicing, or accounting experience preferred
• Familiarity with legal terminology and processes preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling client and financial information
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to use standard office equipment and sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to reliably travel for business-related errands as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance, including one fully employer-paid medical plan option, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) when enrolled in an HSA-compatible medical plan
• Ancillary benefits, including life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid and unpaid time off
• Paid holidays
• Firm-paid parental leave benefit, in accordance with firm policy and in addition to any applicable state or legally required leave benefits
• Multiple bonus opportunities
• Firm-provided quarterly luncheons
• Monthly lunch-and-learn sessions to support professional growth and mental wellness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Firm-branded apparel and team gear
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work-life balance
• Firm-provided snacks and beverages

Schedule

This position will be performed on-site. The typical workday is Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM.

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