Legal Assistant

Clyde & Co; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Engaging Culture

Inclusive Parental Leave

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Robust Disability Coverage

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks a legal assistant with 3+ years of litigation experience to provide exceptional secretarial and administrative support. The role supports attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced, paperless environment, tailoring to the needs of each attorney while ensuring smooth operations of the group and department.

The position emphasizes handling eFilings, calendar management, and document preparation with high attention to detail, in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years litigation experience in a law firm setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys/paralegals and manage calendars.
• Review and proofreading of correspondence and documents with detail orientation.
• Prepare, file and manage court documents electronically or by courier to federal/state/appellate courts.
• Input deadlines into docketing program and monitor case timelines.
• Maintain electronic client matter files and prepare pleadings, discovery, motions and correspondence shells.
• Coordinate in-house and external depositions, including booking court reporters.
• Handle reception and office coordination duties and flexible duties as needed.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendar management

Proofreading

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PDF tools (Adobe/Nuance)

iManage

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

PDF software (Adobe/Nuance)

iManage or similar DMS

Job description

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks a legal assistant with 3+ years of experience to provide excellent secretarial and administrative support. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a paperless environment and will tailor to the unique support needs of each attorney while ensuring the smooth running of the group and department as a whole.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys/paralegals

• Provide exceptional, detailed-oriented skills in reviewing and proofreading correspondence and documents

• Produce accurate documents and correspondence in a timely manner

• Ability to file (electronically or by courier service) briefs and other documents with various federal, state, and appellate courts with minimal supervision

• Manage multiple attorney calendars using Outlook calendars to schedule appointments, meetings

• Calculating and inputting case related deadlines into firm’s docketing program.

• Maintain electronic files for client matters

• Preparing shells for various pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence

• Oversee arrangements for in-house and external depositions, including booking court reporters

• Reception and office coordination duties.

• Perform other administrative duties as they arise

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years litigation experience in a law firm setting

• High School diploma or GED required

• Extensive experience in handling and completing State and Federal eFilings

• Proficient to advanced user of Microsoft Word and Outlook

• Proficient to advanced user of PDF programs such as Adobe, Nuance/Kofax, etc.

• Applicant must be detailed oriented and highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Impressive command of grammar and punctuation

• Must have experience with iManage or equivalent document management system

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.

• Flexible Paid Time Off – Accrue 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays.

• Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.

• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.

• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.

• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

• Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

A Note on Privacy

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If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.