Legal Administrative Assistant

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + match

Profit sharing

Vacation/sick/personal time off

Overtime

Job summary

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck in Denver seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support busy attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The role is entry-level, with emphasis on calendar management, travel coordination, document preparation, and client support.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of related experience or a college degree, strong organizational and proofreading skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks independently. Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Zoom is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ work experience in a related field and/or a college degree are preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and professionalism are necessary assets.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong word processing, organizational, proofreading, and excellent communication skills.
• A candidate who has the ability to prioritize and manage workload independently would be best suited for this opportunity.
• Strong PC skills are preferred, specifically in Word, Outlook and managing Zoom

Responsibilities

• Extensive calendar management including schedule, cancel, and resolve scheduling conflicts
• Booking, managing, and monitoring travel
• Creating new business intake forms and engagement letters
• Create, maintain, and organize electronic and physical files for client and internal matters
• Tracking all administrative and client-related due dates and deadlines, including time entry and billing
• Preparing, submitting, and monitoring expense reimbursements
• Drafting, formatting, proofreading, and revising correspondence, court filings, contracts, notices, statements, and other documents
• Research projects related to procedures for courts and various governmental agencies
• Preparing binders and materials for hearings, meetings, and client interactions
• Planning and hosting various internal/external meetings; client interaction, including arranging audio/visual (via Zoom), catering and various needs

Skills

Organizational skills

Word

Outlook

Zoom

Communication skills

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Zoom

Job description

After opening its doors in Denver in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has since expanded around the country, with 14 offices, with 700+ employees and 300+ attorneys and policy professionals nationwide. And with over 55 years in the industry, we’re committed to creating strong relationships with not only our clients, but with each other and our communities. Are you looking for camaraderie, collaboration and a challenge? Are you looking for an environment committed to creating strong relationships and a building a collaborative culture? If so, we want you at Brownstein.

At Brownstein, clients get access to the top legal minds in the industry, powerful policy knowledge, and best-in-class business acumen to solve businesses’ toughest challenges. Brownstein is a law and lobbying firm that has been making moves for more than 50 years to stay at the vanguard of its industry. You’ll find this firm at the heart of many of the most important cases, the most significant deals, and the country’s most pivotal legislation. Brownstein—we’re all in. For more information, visit us at bhfs.com.

We have an immediate need for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Denver office. This entry-level role is a great opportunity someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment while proactively handling the needs of busy attorneys. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to adjust to shifting priorities in a busy legal environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

After training, the successful Legal Administrative Assistant will be able to perform the following functions:

• Extensive calendar management including schedule, cancel, and resolve scheduling conflicts
• Booking, managing, and monitoring travel
• Creating new business intake forms and engagement letters
• Create, maintain, and organize electronic and physical files for client and internal matters
• Tracking all administrative and client-related due dates and deadlines, including time entry and billing
• Preparing, submitting, and monitoring expense reimbursements
• Drafting, formatting, proofreading, and revising correspondence, court filings, contracts, notices, statements, and other documents
• Research projects related to procedures for courts and various governmental agencies
• Preparing binders and materials for hearings, meetings, and client interactions
• Planning and hosting various internal/external meetings; client interaction, including arranging audio/visual (via Zoom), catering and various needs

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-5 years’ work experience in a related field and/or a college degree are preferred
• Strong organizational skills and professionalism are necessary assets, along with the ability to prioritize effectively
• The ideal candidate will possess strong word processing, organizational, proofreading, and excellent communication skills
• A candidate who has the ability to prioritize and manage work load independently would be best suited for this opportunity
• Strong PC skills are preferred, specifically in Word, Outlook and managing Zoom

Compensation and Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k + match
• profit sharing
• vacation/sick/personal time off
• overtime for hours worked above 40 per week
• $55,000-$70,000 salary range

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is an equal opportunity employer

Brownstein will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, interpretive regulations and other authority, and applicable state laws.

While Brownstein does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, the successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship of a work visa, or Brownstein assuming sponsorship of an existing work visa; including student visas with an OPT/CPT designation.