Legal Assistant

Kaplan Kirsch LLP•Denver, CO

10h•$78,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Assistant supports attorneys and contributes to the overall performance of office operations at a national law firm focused on complex, high-profile projects. The role works as part of a legal assistant team supporting 5–7 attorneys and includes legal document preparation, matter administration, time-entry and billing support, calendar management, expense submissions, reception backup, and appropriate client interaction. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, based in Downtown Denver, Colorado, with the option to work remotely up to three days a week as business needs allow. The annual pay range is $78,000–$90,000, with actual pay determined by experience.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience working in a team-oriented law firm environment supporting multiple attorneys.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Effective communication with a range of people, including attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

Prepare correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents, including proofreading, formatting, and file management.
Conduct conflict checks and open new matters.
Enter and review attorney time and pre-bills.
Manage calendars and CLE, and submit expenses for reimbursement.
Provide backup reception support as needed.
Interact with clients as appropriate.
Perform additional administrative responsibilities as required.
Support a team of legal assistants serving 5–7 attorneys.