Litigation Legal Assistant

Adams & Martin Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group is seeking a client facing Litigation Legal Assistant in Denver to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from inception to trial and appeal. The role involves drafting and filing pleadings, preparing trial notebooks, and coordinating deadlines with court personnel.

The candidate will manage electronic and physical files, track schedules, and assist with conflict checks and new matter openings. Relevant experience in a law firm environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Draft, format, proofread, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, affidavits, and correspondence.
• Prepare and organize exhibits, trial notebooks, witness files, and case materials.
• Coordinate service of process and track deadlines related to filings and court requirements.
• Support trial preparation by organizing evidence, exhibits, and witness documentation.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files in accordance with firm policies.
• Monitor litigation calendars, court deadlines, scheduling orders, and statute limitations.
• Track discovery schedules, depositions, hearings, and trial dates.
• Manage document management systems and ensure accurate filing and recordkeeping.
• Prepare case status reports and assist with matter organization.
• File legal documents through state(CO) and federal electronic filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, local procedures, and filing requirements.
• Coordinate with court personnel, process servers, court reporters, and expert witnesses.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable court procedures and litigation protocols
• Maintain attorney calendars and scheduling.
• Draft legal correspondence and routine communications.
• Process time entries, billing information, expense reports, and client matter administration.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and legal documentation as needed.
• Assist with conflict checks, new matter openings, and file maintenance.

Job description

A national law firm is looking for a client facing Litigation Legal Assistant for their Denver office!

• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Draft, format, proofread, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, affidavits, and correspondence.
• Prepare and organize exhibits, trial notebooks, witness files, and case materials.
• Coordinate service of process and track deadlines related to filings and court requirements.
• Support trial preparation by organizing evidence, exhibits, and witness documentation.
  
• Maintain electronic and physical case files in accordance with firm policies.
• Monitor litigation calendars, court deadlines, scheduling orders, and statute limitations.
• Track discovery schedules, depositions, hearings, and trial dates.
• Manage document management systems and ensure accurate filing and recordkeeping.
• Prepare case status reports and assist with matter organization.
• File legal documents through state(CO) and federal electronic filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, local procedures, and filing requirements.
• Coordinate with court personnel, process servers, court reporters, and expert witnesses.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable court procedures and litigation protocols
• Maintain attorney calendars and scheduling.
• Draft legal correspondence and routine communications.
• Process time entries, billing information, expense reports, and client matter administration.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and legal documentation as needed.
• Assist with conflict checks, new matter openings, and file maintenance.
  

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.