Legal Assistant

Kaplan Kirsch LLP•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Assistant supports attorneys and contributes to the overall performance of office operations at a fast-growing national law firm focused on complex, high-profile projects in transit, rail, real estate, land use, infrastructure, project financing, airports, renewable energy, environmental, conservation, and tribal law. The role is part of a team of legal assistants supporting 5–7 attorneys and includes document preparation, matter opening, time and billing support, calendar management, expense submissions, client interaction, and other administrative work. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position located in Downtown Denver, Colorado, with the option to work remotely up to three days per week as business needs allow. The salary range is $78,000–$90,000 per year, with actual pay based on experience.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Support a team of legal assistants serving 5–7 attorneys.
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.
Submit expenses for reimbursement.
Provide backup support for reception as needed.
Interact with clients as appropriate.
Perform additional administrative responsibilities.