Legal Assistant / Office Manager

Adams & Martin Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including dental and?

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Downtown Denver parking

Hybrid flexibility: 1 day remote per w

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Denver seeks an experienced Office Manager/Legal Assistant to lead the Denver office while providing high-level legal admin support. The role blends leadership of staff and daily operations with strategic support for attorneys and firm initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of legal assistant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and practice management systems.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of legal assistant experience, preferably at a large to national-sized law firm.
• Strong leadership/supervisory experience.
• Commercial litigation experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard legal practice management/document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and train support staff, including onboarding and training new hires.
• Serve as a point of escalation for support staff questions and workflow issues.
• Manage facilities operations, vendor relationships, and office supply/equipment needs.
• Coordinate office procedures, policies, and day-to-day administrative operations.
• Support scheduling, staffing coverage, and workload distribution across the support team.
• Assist with special projects, office events, and firm initiatives as needed.
• Provide high-level administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, correspondence, and document preparation.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and e-file legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate scheduling of depositions, hearings, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Assist with billing, timekeeping, and expense processing.
• Manage document filing systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support case/matter management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Legal administrative support

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal practice management systems

Document management systems

Job description

Location: Downtown Denver, CO (On-site; remote work 1 day/week available after 90 days)Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000

About the Opportunity

National law firm is seeking an experienced Office Manager/Legal Assistant to join its Denver team. This is a hybrid role for a highly organized, service-oriented professional who can seamlessly balance office operations leadership with high-level legal administrative support. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal assistant who is ready to step into a leadership capacity within a collaborative, professional environment.

What You'll Do

Office Management & Team Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and train support staff, including onboarding and training new hires
• Serve as a point of escalation for support staff questions and workflow issues
• Manage facilities operations, vendor relationships, and office supply/equipment needs
• Coordinate office procedures, policies, and day-to-day administrative operations
• Support scheduling, staffing coverage, and workload distribution across the support team
• Assist with special projects, office events, and firm initiatives as needed

Legal Assistant Support

• Provide high-level administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, correspondence, and document preparation
• Prepare, format, proofread, and e-file legal documents and correspondence
• Coordinate scheduling of depositions, hearings, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Assist with billing, timekeeping, and expense processing
• Manage document filing systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Support case/matter management processes

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 7-10 years of legal assistant experience required, preferably at a large to national-sized law firm
• Strong leadership/supervisory experience strongly preferred - prior experience managing, training, or mentoring support staff is a significant plus
• Commercial litigation experience is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard legal practice management/document management systems
• A professional, discreet, and solutions-oriented approach to office and personnel management

What's Offered

• Competitive salary: $90,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:Health, dental and vision401(k) with matching employer contributionPaid vacation and sick timeShort- and long-term disability and life insuranceDowntown Denver location with FREE garage parking provided by the firmHybrid flexibility: remote work available one day per week after a 90-day introductory periodOpportunity to take on a leadership role within a national firm's local office

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.