Legal Administrative Assistant — Litigation & Gov’t

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in litigation/transactions, strong MS Word/Outlook/Excel/PowerPoint skills, and excellent client service. Overtime availability and confidentiality are required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of litigation and/or transactional experience in a medium/large law firm.
• Familiarity with local court rules.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook (styles and pleading formats), Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and manage complex legal documents.
• Proofread client materials and suggest edits with authors.
• Maintain file management and time entry; assist with billing processes.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and reimbursements.
• Handle confidential firm and client information; support travel and calendars.
• Complete electronic court filings and manage mail flow.

Skills

Legal secretarial tasks

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Typing speed

Client service

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in litigation/transactions, strong MS Word/Outlook/Excel/PowerPoint skills, and excellent client service. Overtime availability and confidentiality are required.