Personal Injury Litigation Legal Assistant: Docketing Pro

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Shareholder and senior attorneys in both pre-litigation and litigation settings. You will conduct conflict checks, file management, and coordinate with clients on documents and schedules.

The role requires strong listening, written and verbal communication, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure timely filings and accurate calendars across federal and state courts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a litigation law firm.
• 2+ years’ experience docketing (identifying, calculating, and calendaring federal and state deadlines).
• Experience with electronic filing in both state and federal courts.
• Exceptional listening and written/verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and willingness to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support Shareholder and senior attorneys in pre-litigation and litigation environments.
• Conduct conflict checks.
• Set up and assist with maintenance of large electronic and paper files.
• Request medical, financial, and other case-related documents and records.
• Perform electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Identify, calculate and calendar deadlines (docketing).
• Schedule client meetings, depositions, meetings, hearings, and travel.
• Direct client contact.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Professionalism

Tools

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Shareholder and senior attorneys in both pre-litigation and litigation settings. You will conduct conflict checks, file management, and coordinate with clients on documents and schedules.

The role requires strong listening, written and verbal communication, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure timely filings and accurate calendars across federal and state courts.