Legal Secretary - Denver

$90,646 - $101,317/Yr

Fisher Phillips - Denver, CO

Full-time - Senior

Denver, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Litigation Legal Secretary at Fisher Phillips will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to attorneys in the Denver office, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services. This role involves managing client interactions, performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and maintaining organized files, all while working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. The position requires a proactive approach to support attorneys in their daily tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by managing clients and vendors on behalf of attorneys.
• Ensure timely and accurate mail handling, including regular, certified, and overnight mail.
• Perform legal research and assist with e-filings, pleadings notebooks, and exhibit preparation.
• Maintain organized and orderly files, including updating client records and managing document management systems.
• Draft standard pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Review vendor invoices, prepare check requests, and ensure adherence to client-specific billing guidelines.
• Manage court document filings, adhering to local and judge-specific requirements.
• Provide proactive support to attorneys, including drafting documents, managing deadlines, and organizing meetings.
• Assist with non-billable activities such as CLE compliance, presentations, and business development tasks.
• Enter, review, and revise timesheets accurately, ensuring compliance with office policies and deadlines.
• Exhibit strong clerical skills, including typing, word processing, and managing firm systems and databases.
• Maintain professional organization, prioritize work assignments effectively, and offer assistance to colleagues when needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma required (College degree is preferred, but not required).
• A minimum of five years of experience as a legal secretary is required.
• Proficiency in Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Desksite or document management system, CompuLaw, Concur, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes in the Litigation Department.
• Accurate typing at a net speed of 65+ wpm (shorthand/speed writing a plus).
• Strong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Document Management Systems, Time Entry, e-filing and database software.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance