Senior Litigation Legal Assistant

Adams-; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with a 6% employer contribution

18 days of paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Hybrid option (2 days work from home)

Job summary

Adams- in Denver seeks a senior-level Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Denver office. The role focuses on managing complex civil litigation calendars, filing deadlines, and attorney support in a fast-paced defense practice.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in complex civil litigation, with strong e-filing and organizational skills. The position offers hybrid work options, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal assistant experience in complex civil litigation at a large firm.
• Extensive experience supporting commercial litigation and/or defense litigation.
• Advanced docketing and calendaring experience with exceptional attention to detail.
• Significant experience e-filing in both state and federal courts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple attorneys, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Word and Outlook skills

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling complex civil litigation defense matters
• Maintain and manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, court appearances, and case schedules
• Prepare, proofread, revise, and finalize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court filings
• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines
• Coordinate docketing activities and monitor critical case deadlines
• Assist with trial preparation, hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitration matters
• Manage document organization and electronic files within the firm's document management system
• Prepare and process attorney time entries, expense reports, and related administrative tasks
• Coordinate travel arrangements, meetings, and client communications
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and firm staff to ensure efficient case management and exceptional client service

Skills

10+ years experience

Civil litigation

Commercial litigation

Defense litigation

Docketing

Calendaring

E-filing

Multi-attorney management

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Senior Litigation Legal Assistant (JN -092026-431968) Denver, Colorado

Salary: USD95000 - USD110000 per year

Location: Downtown Denver, CO

Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $95,000 - $110,000 DOE

About the Opportunity

Highly regarded litigation law firm is seeking a senior-level Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Denver office. The firm is nationally recognized for handling sophisticated and high-stakes litigation matters and offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment where legal support professionals play a critical role in client service and case management.

This position is ideal for a seasoned litigation legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced defense litigation practice and has extensive experience managing complex calendars/deadlines, court filings, and attorney support responsibilities. Prior experience supporting a managing partner or practice group leader is a major plus!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling complex civil litigation defense matters
• Maintain and manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, court appearances, and case schedules
• Prepare, proofread, revise, and finalize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court filings
• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines
• Coordinate docketing activities and monitor critical case deadlines
• Assist with trial preparation, hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitration matters
• Manage document organization and electronic files within the firm's document management system
• Prepare and process attorney time entries, expense reports, and related administrative tasks
• Coordinate travel arrangements, meetings, and client communications
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and firm staff to ensure efficient case management and exceptional client service

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of legal assistant experiencein complex civil litigation, preferably at alarge law firm.
• Extensive experience supporting commercial litigation and/or defense litigation practices.
• Advanced docketing and calendaring experience with exceptional attention to detail.
• Significant experience e-filing in both state and federal courts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple attorneys, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Word and Outlook skills

Preferred

• Experience supporting a managing partner or practice group leader is a major plus.
• Experience in complex commercial, antitrust, product liability and/or class action matters.
• Familiarity with legal technology and document management systems in a large law firm setting.
• Experience with the following platforms is a plus: Aderant, Expert Time, iManage, Chrome River.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring not only strong technical litigation support skills, but also a proven track record of long-term tenure and stability in previous positions. The firm values professionals who are dependable, proactive, and capable of building trusted relationships with attorneys and clients over the long term.

• Competitive salary of $95,000 - $110,000, depending on experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 6% employer contribution
• 18 days of paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Hybrid option (ability to work from home 2 days per week)

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a premier Denver litigation practice and work alongside some of the region's most accomplished litigators. The role offers sophisticated legal work, long-term stability, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits in a collaborative professional environment.