Legal Secretary- CO

Resnick & Louis; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term disability

Remote work

Industry leading technology

Robust marketing department

Dedicated internal IT department

Job summary

A national civil litigation and insurance defense firm is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant with at least 5 years of civil litigation experience to support its Colorado attorneys. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Word. Responsibilities include managing calendars, preparing documents, and filing in State and Federal Court. The firm offers a full benefits package including remote work options and advanced technology support.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of experience in Civil Defense Litigation.
• Experience in preparing basic legal documents and pleadings.
• Active knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Perform calendar management and document preparation.
• Manage electronic files and case management.
• File documents in State and Federal Court.

Skills

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Typing skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Job description

Mid-size national civil litigation and insurance defense firm seeking to hire a 5+ year Legal Assistant, who works well individually and as part of a legal team and is willing to go above and beyond to successfully meet the unique needs of our firm.

PRIOR CIVIL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE IS A MUST! AT LEAST 5 SOLID YEARS REQUIRED!

We are looking for a reliable, energetic, well-organized Legal Assistant to provide support to our Colorado attorneys.

This person must be a critical thinker, detail oriented, experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic, team oriented, and a self-starter.

Must be experienced with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Word.

Minimum of 5+ years of previous civil litigation experience in a law firm required. Prior insurance defense experience is preferred.

This position plays an intricate role in the day-to-day operations as the legal assistant will perform various functions, including by not limited to, calendar management, document preparation and proofing, document filings, and day to day case management.

Job duties include calendar management, electronic file management, document preparation, filing in both State and Federal Court, and scheduling.

Position Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience in Civil Defense Litigation. Insurance Defense experience is a big plus.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, be detail oriented, hard-working, enthusiastic, team oriented, and a critical thinker.
• Excellent communication skills, typing skills, computer skills and interpersonal skills and professional appearance.
• Active knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, ability to calendar deadlines, and experience in preparing basic legal documents and pleadings.
• Be familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Word.

The firm offers a full benefits package including:

· Long-term disability,

· Remote work,

· Industry leading technology,

· Robust marketing department,

· Dedicated internal IT department.

Please send your resume with salary requirement. Confidentiality in all discussions and negotiations will be maintained.