Legal Assistant

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance and short

Term disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support a high-volume first-party/bad faith practice in our Denver office. You will assist attorneys with administrative and litigation tasks in a fast-paced environment, managing calendars, filings, and discovery.

Ideal candidates have civil litigation exposure, strong communication, and proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Excel. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package in a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling first-party insurance and bad faith matters.
• Draft, edit, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, discovery, notices, and other legal documents.
• Assist with state and federal court filings and electronic filing procedures.
• Maintain attorney calendars and track court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related dates.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, meetings, and conferences.
• Assist with written discovery, subpoenas, records requests, and document production.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority owned law firm in the United States, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for high-volume first-party/bad faith work to join our Denver office. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Role

The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling a high-volume caseload of first-party insurance and bad faith matters. This position requires someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment, managing competing priorities, and maintaining close attention to deadlines and case activity.

The ideal candidate will have prior civil litigation experience, preferably involving first-party insurance, bad faith, or insurance defense matters, and will be able to provide proactive support to a busy legal team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling first-party insurance and bad faith matters
• Draft, edit, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, discovery, notices, and other legal documents
• Assist with state and federal court filings and electronic filing procedures
• Maintain attorney calendars and track court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related dates
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, meetings, and conferences
• Assist with written discovery, subpoenas, records requests, and document production
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files in a high-volume environment
• Review and organize incoming correspondence, discovery materials, records, and other case-related documents
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court personnel, and other parties
• Assist attorneys with deposition, mediation, hearing, and trial preparation
• Monitor outstanding items and proactively follow up on records, discovery, filings, and deadlines
• Assist with attorney time entry, billing, and other administrative responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Prior Legal Assistant experience in civil litigation required
• Experience supporting a high-volume litigation practice strongly preferred
• First-party insurance, bad faith, and/or insurance defense experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Colorado state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems preferred
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, deadlines, and legal document preparation
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to work independently, anticipate attorney needs, and consistently follow through on assignments
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment

Compensation

The pay range for this position in Denver, CO is $65,000–$75,000 annually , based on experience.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a national law firm

QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join a Team of Difference Makers

Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference-makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm.