Litigation Legal Assistant: Docketing & Client Support

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine in Englewood, CO is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Shareholders and senior attorneys in a busy pre-litigation and litigation practice. You will conduct conflict checks, help manage large electronic and paper files, and coordinate with clients and courts.

Responsibilities include requesting case documents, performing electronic filing in state and federal courts, docketing deadlines, and scheduling meetings, depositions, hearings, and travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a litigation law firm
• 2+ years’ experience docketing federal/state deadlines
• Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts
• Excellent communication and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Support shareholders and senior attorneys in pre-litigation and litigation
• Conduct conflict checks and manage large files
• Request and organize medical, financial, and case documents
• File electronically in state and federal courts
• Calendar deadlines and schedule meetings and hearings
• Direct client contact

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Professionalism

Tools

Court e-filing systems

Docketing software

Job description

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine in Englewood, CO is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Shareholders and senior attorneys in a busy pre-litigation and litigation practice. You will conduct conflict checks, help manage large electronic and paper files, and coordinate with clients and courts.

Responsibilities include requesting case documents, performing electronic filing in state and federal courts, docketing deadlines, and scheduling meetings, depositions, hearings, and travel.