Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation and personal time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Denver seeks an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support a trial-focused team of 4–5 attorneys. You will draft and format legal documents, manage calendars, and coordinate travel, while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

The role is fully onsite for 90 days with a hybrid schedule thereafter, offering a competitive $85,000–$100,000 salary plus extensive benefits and an attractive bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a medium to large law firm.
• Demonstrated expertise preparing and formatting Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills are required.
• Experience supporting multiple litigation attorneys in a fast-paced practice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must live in the Denver metropolitan area and be onsite initially with a hybrid schedule after 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Prepare and format Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for briefs.
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare expense reports, and support client communications.
• Support 4–5 attorneys (2–3 partners, 2–3 associates) with document production and administrative needs.

Skills

Strong organizational abilities

Excellent communication

Time management

Tools

SharePoint

NetDocuments

Microsoft Word

Job description

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 initiatives
• Provide 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
• Must currently live in the Denver metropolitan area (out-of-state candidates will not be considered)
• 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.

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.