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Senior Legal Assistant in Denver, CO

Senior Legal Assistant job description

Legal professionals in these senior legal assistant roles generally supervise other members of the legal support teams. In addition, they may take a more active role in client interactions. They are generally expected to have three to five years of experience as a legal assistant, some previous supervisory experience and at least an associate’s degree, preferably in a law-related field.

Typical senior legal assistant duties:

Overseeing day-to-day workflow and schedulingEnsuring coverage during evenings and weekends as requiredHiring and training general administrative staff

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Calendar management
Case management software
Commercial litigation
Data entry
Drafting legal documents
e-Filing
Estate planning
Timekeeping support

Salary for Senior Legal Assistant in Denver, CO

89843 - 108295

Low
89843
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
98918
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
108295
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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