Legal Practice Assistant - Land Use & Government Relations

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k + match, profit sharing

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Job summary

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP in Denver seeks a Legal Practice Assistant to support busy attorneys in Land Use and Government Relations. You will manage calendars, book travel, organize files, and handle deadlines with an eye for detail in a fast-paced law firm environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of legal admin experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Word, Outlook, and Zoom.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Practice Assistant, preferably from a law firm.
• Strong organizational skills and professionalism are necessary assets, along with the ability to prioritize effectively
• The ideal candidate will possess strong word processing, organizational, filing, proofreading, and excellent communication skills
• A candidate who has the ability to prioritize and manage workload independently would be best suited for this opportunity
• Strong PC skills are required, specifically in Word, Outlook and managing Zoom

Responsibilities

• Extensive calendar management and scheduling conflicts resolution
• Booking, managing and monitoring travel
• Records management: create, organize client and internal files
• Creating and maintaining electronic client files
• Tracking all administrative and client-related due dates and deadlines, including time entry and billing
• Preparing, submitting, and monitoring expense reimbursements
• Drafting, formatting, proofreading, and revision of documents
• Filing notices, statements, and other documents with various governmental agencies
• Preparing binders and materials for hearings, meetings, and client interactions
• Planning and hosting various internal/external meetings; client interaction, including arranging audio/visual (via Zoom), catering and various needs
• Various office projects as needed

Skills

Legal Practice Assistant experience

Calendar management

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Zoom

Job description

After opening its doors in Denver in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP has grown to 14 offices, 700+ employees with over 300 attorneys and policy professionals nationwide. With more than 55 years in the industry, building strong relationships is our priority, not only with our clients but within our teams and our communities. Do you seek camaraderie, collaboration and a challenge? If you're searching for a firm committed to creating strong relationships and a collaborative culture, we want you at Brownstein.

At Brownstein, clients get access to the top legal minds in the industry, powerful policy knowledge, and best-in-class business acumen to solve businesses’ toughest challenges. Brownstein is a law and lobbying firm that has been making moves for more than 50 years to stay at the vanguard of its industry. You’ll find this firm at the heart of many of the most important cases, the most significant deals, and the country’s most pivotal legislation. Brownstein—we’re all in. For more information, visit us at bhfs.com.

We have an immediate need for a Legal Practice Assistant to join our Denver office. This role is a great opportunity for a skilled Legal Practice Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment while proactively handling the schedules and needs of busy attorneys in the Land Use and Government Relations space. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, a good multi-tasker, able to adjust to shifting priorities in a busy legal environment, and be self-motivated, with the ability to work well independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Extensive calendar management including schedule, cancel and resolve scheduling conflicts, calendaring
• Booking, managing and monitoring travel
• Records management: create, organize client and internal files
• Creating and maintaining electronic client files
• Tracking all administrative and client-related due dates and deadlines, including time entry and billing
• Preparing, submitting, and monitoring expense reimbursements
• Drafting, formatting, proofing, and revision of documents
• Filing notices, statements, and other documents with various governmental agencies
• Preparing binders and materials for hearings, meetings, and client interactions
• Planning and hosting various internal/external meetings; client interaction, including arranging audio/visual (via Zoom), catering and various needs
• Various office projects as needed

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• We require at least 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Practice Assistant, preferably from a law firm
• Strong organizational skills and professionalism are necessary assets, along with the ability to prioritize effectively
• The ideal candidate will possess strong word processing, organizational, filing, proofreading, and excellent communication skills
• A candidate who has the ability to prioritize and manage workload independently would be best suited for this opportunity
• Strong PC skills are required, specifically in Word, Outlook and managing Zoom

Compensation and Benefits: Brownstein offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k + match, profit sharing, and vacation/sick/personal time off, in addition, this role pays overtime for hours worked above 40 per week. We are offering a salary range for this role from $87,000 - $93,000.

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is an equal opportunity employer

Brownstein will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, interpretive regulations and other authority, and applicable state laws.

While Brownstein does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, the successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship of a work visa, or Brownstein assuming sponsorship of an existing work visa; including student visas with an OPT/CPT designation.