Legal Assistant – Medical Malpractice & Defense Support

LHH; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual discretionary bonus

Parking stipend $200

Paid Sick Leave

PTO: two weeks

Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Descripción de la vacante

LHH has partnered with a downtown Denver law firm specializing in medical negligence and general liability defense. The Legal Assistant will provide critical administrative support to attorneys and paralegals to maintain efficient operations.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing litigation documents, managing electronic files, scheduling court appearances, and coordinating client meetings. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication are essential.

Formación

• 2+ years as a Legal Assistant in a law firm, preferably in medical malpractice or defense litigation.
• Familiarity with state and federal courts, including Colorado and New Mexico e-filing.
• Ability to format, edit, draft, retrieve, and organize legal documents.
• Strong scheduling, calendar management, and client service skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook; keen attention to confidential information.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver professional client service through communication, scheduling, and meetings.
• Provide proactive administrative support to attorneys and paralegals.
• Draft and file litigation documents, motions, and pleadings.
• Maintain electronic client files and document workflows.
• Schedule court appearances, depositions, and client meetings; monitor deadlines.
• Prepare correspondence and legal memoranda per firm standards.
• Interact with court personnel, attorneys, and staff professionally.
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate case preparation.
• Process mail, payments, and reimbursements; ensure confidentiality.

Conocimientos

Client service

Meeting coordination

Litigation scheduling

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional communication

Documentation drafting

Educación

Post-secondary education or legal coursework

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Billing software

Document management systems

Descripción del empleo

LHH has partnered with a downtown Denver law firm specializing in medical negligence and general liability defense. The Legal Assistant will provide critical administrative support to attorneys and paralegals to maintain efficient operations.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing litigation documents, managing electronic files, scheduling court appearances, and coordinating client meetings. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication are essential.