Legal Assistant

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support litigation attorney across a diverse range of practice areas, including civil litigation, insurance defense, family law, and more. The ideal candidate will possess strong research and document management skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience with legal case management systems. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic law office environment, providing essential administrative and legal support to attorneys and clients alike.

Duties

• Assist with legal research using online tools to support case preparation and strategy.
• Manage legal documents, including drafting, proofreading, and editing legal drafts such as legal agreements, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Maintain and organize case files using document management systems like Microsoft 360, Clio (for billing), Dropbox and more; ensure accurate data entry and filing.
• Support litigation processes through document review, discovery coordination, deposition and trial hearing prep, and case file organization.
• Conduct client interviews and gather relevant information for various practice areas , including litigation, family law, personal injury law, and more.
• Prepare legal documents for court filings and ensure timely submission in accordance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Ensure proper and accurate calendar deadlines pursuant to Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, Pre-Trial Orders and Case Management Orders.
• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, handling phone inquiries with professional etiquette, and maintaining organized records.
• Support attorney in managing legal administrative tasks using software like Microsoft 360, Clio, or other document management systems.
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy and clarity; transcribe dictations as needed.

Experience

• Prior paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law office setting is highly preferred.
• 2-3 years prior experience in litigation, some family law experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis preferred.
• Proficiency in legal case management software (e.g., Clio), document review tools (e.g., iManage), and document drafting/editing skills are required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Excellent written communication skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of project management principles within a legal context is a plus. This position is ideal for candidates committed to supporting a professional legal team through meticulous administrative work combined with substantive legal tasks across various practice areas.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $750.00 per week

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Work Location: Remote