Messner Reeves LLP, a national law firm, is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team in Denver, Colorado.
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.
- 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 think and act 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.
- Exceptional grammar, spelling and proofreading skills.
- Fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
- Organized, reliable, and attentive to detail.
We offer a great working environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits.