Legal Assistant / Office Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision

401(k) with matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Disability and life insurance

Downtown Denver garage parking

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

National Law Firm in Downtown Denver is seeking an experienced Office Manager/Legal Assistant to balance office operations leadership with high‑level legal administrative support. The role is hybrid, with on-site duties and remote work one day per week after a 90‑day period.

The candidate will mentor staff, manage facilities and vendor relations, coordinate schedules, assist with billing and e‑filing, and support attorneys with calendar management and document preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of legal assistant experience, preferably at a large or national law firm.
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience are highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and train support staff, including onboarding and training new hires.
• Serve as point of escalation for 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

Supervisory

Communication

Organization

Legal admin

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal practice mgmt systems

Document management systems

Job description

Legal Assistant / Office Manager (JN -092026-430346) Denver, Colorado

Salary: USD90000 - USD100000 per year

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

• 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

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
• Health, dental and vision
• 401(k) with matching employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Downtown Denver location with FREE garage parking provided by the firm
• Hybrid flexibility: remote work available one day per week after a 90-day introductory period
• Opportunity to take on a leadership role within a national firm's local office