Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation

Adams-; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Adams- in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to support a team of 4-5 attorneys in a high-stakes trial practice. The role emphasizes document preparation, formatting Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents, and ensuring professional filing presentations.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of Litigation Legal Assistant experience, advanced Word skills, and familiarity with SharePoint and NetDocuments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of Litigation Legal Assistant experience in a medium to large law firm.
• Expertise preparing and formatting Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents for legal briefs.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills are required.
• Experience with SharePoint and NetDocuments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, discovery responses, and engagement letters.
• Finalize legal briefs and court filings with professional presentation.
• Prepare and format Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for briefs and filings.
• Create, edit, and manage Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, expenses, and billing as needed.

Skills

Litigation exp

Advanced Word

SharePoint

NetDocuments

Time mgmt

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation (JN -082026-429424) Denver, Colorado

Salary: USD85000 - USD100000 per year

Location: Denver, CO (Downtown)

Compensation: $85,000-$100,000 annually + Bonus Potential (Non-Exempt)

About the Opportunity

Nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to join its Denver office. This role will support a team of 4-5 attorneys, including partners and associates, within a high-stakes trial practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished legal professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, excels at legal document preparation, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support to attorneys and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Document Support

• Draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses, and engagement letters
• Finalize legal briefs and court filings, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and professional presentation
• Prepare and format Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for legal briefs and filings
• Create, edit, and manage Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations
• Print, scan, copy, organize, and assemble legal documents and binders

Attorney & Practice Support

• Provide dedicated support to 4-5 attorneys (typically 2-3 partners and 2-3 associates)
• Maintain attorney calendars, contacts, and scheduling needs
• Coordinate meetings, interviews, conference calls, and other attorney commitments
• Track attorney CLE requirements, court admissions, and professional memberships

Administrative & Operational Support

• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, rental cars, and travel itineraries
• Process expense reports, reimbursements, invoices, and check requestsCoordinate client gifts and special client initiativesProvide additional administrative and team support as needed

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-10 years of Litigation Legal Assistant experience, preferably in a medium to large law firm environment
• Demonstrated expertise preparing and formatting Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents for legal briefs
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills are required
• Experience with SharePoint and NetDocuments (NetDocs) is a plus
• Experience supporting multiple litigation attorneys in a fast-paced practice
• Exceptional document formatting, proofreading, and document production skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Located in the firm's Downtown Denver office
• Fully onsite during the first 90 days
• Eligible for a hybrid schedule of one remote day per week after the first 90 days
• $85,000-$100,000 annual salary, depending on experience
• Extremely generous annual bonus potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching contributions
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal time

Why Apply?

Join a nationally respected law firm that offers sophisticated legal work, a supportive team environment, excellent benefits, and long-term career growth. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant who enjoys being an integral part of a high-performing trial practice.

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