Legal Administrative Assistant

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 63,680 - 95,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

A law firm in Denver, Colorado is seeking an individual to provide comprehensive administrative and technical support. Responsibilities include entering time, managing calendars, preparing legal documents, and ensuring efficient communication with clients. The position offers a competitive salary range of $63,680.00 to $95,521.00 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans. The ideal candidate will interact professionally with clients and assist in training new staff members.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative, organizational and technical support.
• Prepares and/or reviews patent and trademark applications.
• Assists attorneys with filing US Federal/District Court documents.
• Interacts with clients to support client service.
• Manages timekeeper calendar and assists in meeting deadlines.
• Provides occasional technology support to attorneys.
• Prioritizes workload efficiently.
• Participates in ongoing technical training.
• Stays informed of firm policies.
• Assists Legal Support Assistant Trainees.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative, organizational and technical support including but not limited to entering time into the firm's timekeeping system, phone reception, providing information to callers, arranging travel and catering accommodations, scheduling meetings and conference room set ups, e-scan, facsimile, ECF filing transmittals, transcription, proofreading work product for typographical, grammatical, or spelling errors, compilation of reports from established sources, photocopying, mail assembly and distribution, and other records/file maintenance.
• Depending on the specific assignment, may prepare and/or review for accuracy patent and trademark applications, reports, documentation, general and/or legal correspondence and papers of a legal nature such as complaints, brief, motions, interrogatories, contracts, agreements, statements, subpoenas, wills, trusts, summonses.
• May assist attorneys, paralegals and analysts with the preparation and filing of US Federal/District Court documents or US patent correspondence, transmittal documents, and formal documents.
• Projects an image that reflects the professional nature of work done by the firm. Interacts with clients in a way that supports great client service and relationships. Accurately drafts and/or writes routine reports and correspondence.
• May manage timekeeper calendar (Outlook) and assist in meeting deadlines which may include deadlines associated with US Court or patent applications, prosecutions, litigation and/or other events as directed.
• May provide occasional technology support to attorneys and professional staff with regard to connecting docking stations, monitors, desktops, printers and other external devices with remote guidance from IT specialist.
• Prioritizes workload in an efficient and effective manner.
• Participates in on‑going training sessions to enhance his/her technical skills.
• Stays informed of all firm policies and standardized procedures and applications.
• Assists Legal Support Assistant Trainees by providing training, mentoring, and quality assurance.

Salary

The expected salary range for this position in Denver, Colorado is between $63,680.00 and $95,521.00 annually. Actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, area of expertise, and geographic/office location.

Benefits

Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive salary and benefits package for professional staff which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement plan with a generous contribution plan, and paid time off.