Legal Assistant

Avata Partners; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Avata Partners seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant in Denver with at least three years of litigation experience to support attorneys and paralegals in a hybrid office setup (2 days in, 3 days remote). The role requires drafting and proofreading legal documents, managing calendars, and coordinating filings and depositions.

The ideal candidate has extensive e-filing experience, proficiency in Word/Outlook, and familiarity with PDF tools and document management systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of litigation experience in a law firm
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Extensive state and federal e-filing experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Nuance/Kofax, or similar PDF software
• Experience with iManage or a comparable document management system
• Excellent proofreading skills and command of grammar and punctuation
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, review, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
• Prepare shells for pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence
• Handle electronic filings in federal, state, and appellate courts
• Manage attorney calendars, appointments, and meetings using Outlook
• Calculate and enter case-related deadlines into the firm’s docketing system
• Maintain organized electronic client and matter files
• Coordinate internal and external depositions, including scheduling court reporters
• Assist with reception and office coordination duties
• Provide additional administrative support as needed

Skills

Litigation experience

MS Word

Outlook

Proofreading

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Nuance/Kofax

PDF software

iManage

Job description

A well-established law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with at least three years of experience to provide administrative and secretarial support to attorneys and paralegals in their Denver office. The ideal candidate has strong litigation experience and can effectively manage the individual support needs of multiple attorneys. The firm is hybrid 2 days in office, 3 days remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, format, review, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
• Prepare shells for pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence
• Handle electronic filings in federal, state, and appellate courts
• Manage attorney calendars, appointments, and meetings using Outlook
• Calculate and enter case-related deadlines into the firm’s docketing system
• Maintain organized electronic client and matter files
• Coordinate internal and external depositions, including scheduling court reporters
• Assist with reception and office coordination duties
• Provide additional administrative support as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of litigation experience in a law firm
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Extensive state and federal e-filing experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Nuance/Kofax, or similar PDF software
• Experience with iManage or a comparable document management system
• Excellent proofreading skills and command of grammar and punctuation
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Salary 75-85K with some flexibility to go a bit higher depending on experience.

We look forward to contacting applicants who are a potential fit.