Litigation Legal Assistant - Messner Reeves, LLP
Denver, CO
About the Job
Messner Reeves LLP, a national law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team in Denver, Colorado.
Position Overview:
This position requires a high degree of interaction with firm partners, associates and clients. As such, candidates should have good judgment and impeccable professionalism.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate heavy scheduling and calendaring for attorney meetings, court deadlines, and depositions.
- Document production and organization a must. Organize records, documents, correspondence, and files into a manageable format.
- Provide support by drafting correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.
- Prepare files and/or binders for hearings, depositions, meetings and trial.
- Assist with client engagement and retention, including preparation of engagement letter, conflict check, conflict waivers, and submitting information to open matters.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Requirements:
- Experience handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads.
- Well versed in both federal and state court procedure and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal court.
- Fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
- Pre-trial preparation and trial assistance experience.
- Organized, reliable, and attentive to detail.
- Located in Denver area.
At Messner Reeves LLP, we offer a great work atmosphere, competitive compensation package, and comprehensive benefits.
Source : Messner Reeves, LLP