Legal Assistant

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a legal administrative assistant in Denver to support attorneys and paralegals, draft and file documents, and manage paperless case files with precision. The role requires strong proofreading, fast typing, and excellent verbal and written communication, fitting a busy legal office environment.

The ideal candidate shows attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines while maintaining professionalism and ethics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Strong proofreading, transcription, editing, and formatting skills.
• Proficiency in copying, scanning, and emailing documents.
• Typing 75 words per minute or more.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word.
• Civil litigation experience, preferably in workers' compensation defense.
• Experience with general liability defense, workers' compensation subrogation, or related fields preferred but not required.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Familiarity with Centerbase and NetDocs beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with legal case management software is a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Pro preferred but not essential.
• Previous work experience in a busy office environment, particularly in a legal setting, preferred.
• Strong understanding of spelling and grammar.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and complete assignments promptly.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs of attorneys and clients.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals
• Draft, review, proofread, and file legal documents with courts and serve them upon other parties
• Prepare and proofread legal correspondence dictated or drafted by attorneys
• Submit correspondence to clients, medical professionals, and other case parties
• Process, organize, and maintain documents within paperless case files
• Ensure accuracy of contact information
• Assist with document processing, case file management, and hearing preparation
• Combine, compile, and transmit large paperless documents and files
• Track legal deadlines and meet them independently
• Communicate with clients, co-workers, attorneys, and paralegals

Skills

Typing 75 WPM

Proofreading

MS Word

Time management

Organizational skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Research

Document processing

Civil Litigation

Workers' compensation defense

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Centerbase

NetDocs

Adobe Pro

Legal Case Management Software

Job description

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals
• Draft, review, proofread, and file legal documents with courts and serve them upon other parties
• Prepare and proofread legal correspondence dictated or drafted by attorneys
• Submit correspondence to clients, medical professionals, and other case parties
• Process, organize, and maintain documents within paperless case files
• Ensure accuracy of contact information
• Assist with document processing, case file management, and hearing preparation
• Combine, compile, and transmit large paperless documents and files
• Track legal deadlines and meet them independently
• Communicate with clients, co-workers, attorneys, and paralegals

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Strong proofreading, transcription, editing, and formatting skills
• Proficiency in copying, scanning, and emailing documents
• Ability to type 75 words per minute or more
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word
• Civil litigation experience, preferably in workers' compensation defense
• Experience with general liability defense, workers' compensation subrogation, or related fields preferred but not required
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
• Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards
• Familiarity with Centerbase and NetDocs beneficial but not required
• Familiarity with legal case management software is a plus
• Experience with Adobe Pro preferred but not essential
• Previous work experience in a busy office environment, particularly in a legal setting, preferred
• Strong understanding of spelling and grammar
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and complete assignments promptly
• Ability to adapt to changing needs of attorneys and clients
• Exceptional attention to detail

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities in a legal environment, with proficiency in drafting, proofreading, and managing legal documents. Exhibits excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills to effectively handle multiple deadlines and tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Legal Document Drafting
• Proofreading Skills
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Civil Litigation Experience
• Organizational Skills

Hard Skills

• Legal Document Review
• Transcription Skills
• Typing 75 Words Per Minute
• Research Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Writing Skills
• Document Processing
• Case File Management
• Attention to Detail
• Formatting Skills

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Team Collaboration
• Professionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma

Industry Keywords

• Civil Litigation
• Workers' Compensation Defense
• General Liability Defense
• Workers' Compensation Subrogation

Tools & Technologies

• Centerbase
• NetDocs
• Adobe Pro
• Legal Case Management Software