Legal Administrative Assistant

$55,000 - $75,000/Yr

Stinson Leonard Street Llp - Denver, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Denver, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) plays a crucial role in supporting attorneys and clients by managing various administrative tasks within a multi-practice team. This position involves document production, time entry management, e-filing, travel coordination, and effective communication with clients and staff. The LAA is expected to work collaboratively with a diverse group of professionals and report to the Denver Office Manager, with day-to-day coordination by the Team Lead.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify legal documents accurately and within requested timeframes for assigned legal group.
• Coordinate lengthy and complex document preparation with Work Product Support Services as needed.
• Prepare documents for e-filing as required.
• Review and route incoming mail, and prepare outgoing mail and faxes.
• Maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with current policies.
• Manage incoming calls, including client calls, and assist in coordinating timekeeper calendars, expense reports, travel, and meeting arrangements.
• Prepare and process new matter forms and schedule meetings.
• Communicate effectively with clients and others in the Firm, anticipating the business needs of assigned attorneys.
• Prepare daily time entries for assigned attorneys and submit them to Accounting.
• Coordinate client billing matters with Accounting billing staff and assist attorneys with tracking and monitoring alternative fee arrangements.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3-4 years of LAA experience or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word and Outlook, and file document management tools such as FileSite or WorkSite.

Nice-to-haves

• College or business school education.
• Prior experience in the assigned practice area(s).
• Law firm experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities