Legal Admin Assistant – Government Contracts & Litigation

Dentons; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons US LLP in Denver is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support Government Contracts and Litigation teams. You will handle complex legal document preparation, proofreading, filing, time entry, billing coordination, and travel arrangements in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation or transactional law firm experience; proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint; excellent organizational and client service skills; ability to work

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of litigation and/or transactional law firm experience
• Proficient in legal secretarial tasks including document prep, proofreading, filing, time entry, expenses, and calendar maintenance
• Familiar with local court rules
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment
• Excellent written and oral communication, and client service
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook (styles and pleading format), Excel, and PowerPoint; fast learner with new software

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and manage complex legal documents
• Proofread client materials and suggest edits
• Maintain file management and filing systems
• Assist with client billing accuracy and requirements
• Coordinate with the Client Services Manager on invoices and receivables
• Record billable time entries with timekeepers
• Complete electronic court filings
• Process incoming/outgoing mail
• Maintain client contact by phone and in person
• Arrange travel and reimbursements
• Protect confidential firm and client information
• Perform other duties as needed
• Overtime availability required

Skills

Litigation experience

Administrative support

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Billing support

Travel arrangements

Court filings

Attention to detail

Tools

Billing software

Document management system

Job description

Dentons US LLP in Denver is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support Government Contracts and Litigation teams. You will handle complex legal document preparation, proofreading, filing, time entry, billing coordination, and travel arrangements in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation or transactional law firm experience; proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint; excellent organizational and client service skills; ability to work