Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

Adams & Martin Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with matching contribution

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Denver seeks a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to support a dynamic team of partners and associates in complex matters. This role focuses on efficient litigation support, calendar management, and timely document preparation.

The position is hybrid with one remote day per week, offering opportunities for growth in large-scale commercial cases, e-filing, trial prep, and meticulous time-tracking.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experience supporting litigation attorneys.
• Experience with large-scale, complex commercial litigation preferred.
• Proficiency with docketing/calendaring and e-filing in Colorado and federal courts.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; familiarity with iManage is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must reside in the Denver metro area.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, court appearances, and meetings.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and pleadings.
• Handle Colorado state and federal court e-filing.
• Coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients.
• Organize case files, electronic and physical.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits and witness lists.
• Track billable hours and time/expense reporting.

Skills

Litigation support

Docketing

E-filing

Microsoft Office

Tools

iManage

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join a national law firm's Denver team. This role will support a dynamic team of 3-4 partners and 1-2 associates in complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in large-scale litigation, with a preference for experience in commercial litigation. This is a hybrid position, allowing for one remote workday per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys.
• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including docketing and scheduling deadlines, court appearances, and meetings.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Handle e-filing in both Colorado state and federal courts.
• Coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients as needed.
• Organize and maintain case files, both electronic and physical.
• Assist with trial preparation, including compiling exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
• Track billable hours and assist with time entry and expense reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm setting.
• Proven experience with large-scale litigation; complex commercial litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in docketing/calendaring and e-filing in Colorado and federal courts is required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Outlook). Experience with iManage is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must currently reside in the Denver metro area; out-of-state applicants will not be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

The firm is offering a base salary of $80,000 - $100,000 depending on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with matching contribution.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Hybrid work schedule.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.