Legal Administrative Assistant

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Legal Administrative Assistant for our Denver office.  This position will provide administrative support to primarily Government Contracts and Litigation lawyers in a highly collaborative working environment. This is a hybrid position; 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

Responsible for complex legal document preparation, editing, and document management

Proofread client materials, working with the document author to provide suggested edits

Perform file maintenance working with the file management system

Work with Billing Coordinator to ensure accuracy and compliance with often complex client billing requirements

Cooperate with the Client Services Manager to assist with outstanding invoices and account receivables

Collaborate with timekeepers, proofread, input and/or verify billable time entry

Complete electronic court filings

Review and process incoming/outgoing mail

Maintain client contact, in-person and over the phone

Book and organize travel arrangements and reimbursements

Handle administrative confidential/sensitive firm and/or client information

These duties may be ongoing or ad-hoc in nature

Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements for this position

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of Litigation and/or Transactional experience in a mid to large sized law firm and be proficient in legal secretarial and administrative tasks including, but not limited to, document preparation, proofreading, filing, time entry, expenses, telephone contact, travel arrangements, and calendar maintenance

Must be familiar with local court rules

Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage a high-volume workload

Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a commitment to provide excellent client service within a team-oriented environment

Must be proficient in MS Word, Outlook (including utilization of styles and pleading to format documents), Excel, and PowerPoint; must exhibit strong typing skills and can learn and quickly become proficient in new computer software programs

Availability for overtime is required

Salary

Pursuant with states' laws, the salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000, based on experience and local market.

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com.

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