Litigation Legal Assistant - Messner Reeves, LLP

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.