<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join our team in Longmont, Colorado. In this role, you will provide vital support to attorneys and paralegals in a dynamic, detail-oriented services environment. This is a long-term contract position that requires exceptional organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capability to handle sensitive information with discretion.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence to ensure accuracy and a high standard of work.</p><p>• File legal paperwork with courts and agencies, including utilizing electronic filing systems as needed.</p><p>• Manage calendars by scheduling hearings, meetings, deadlines, and appointments.</p><p>• Organize and maintain both physical and electronic client files to ensure accessibility and order.</p><p>• Assist with document scanning, management, and record-keeping tasks.</p><p>• Track deadlines and follow up on tasks to ensure timely completion.</p><p>• Provide administrative support such as copying, mailing, and data entry to assist the legal team.</p><p>• Perform additional duties as assigned to support attorneys and firm operations.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join our team on a contract basis in Denver, Colorado. This role supports complex civil litigation processes and offers opportunities for billable hours. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and professionalism to a high-paced environment. This will be a fully on-site role downtown. Partial monthly parking will be reimbursed!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Electronically assemble and file legal documents in compliance with court requirements.</p><p>• Needs someone with Docketing, Calendaring, and familiarity with <em>the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedur</em>e.</p><p>• Prepare and finalize motion and discovery templates for filing.</p><p>• Coordinate expert witness schedules for depositions and trial proceedings.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of documents required for trials, mediations, and arbitrations.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court clerks.</p><p>• Manage payment requests and oversee the client billing process.</p><p>• Organize and schedule meetings, conference calls, depositions, hearings, and travel arrangements.</p><p>• Maintain calendars and documents using tools such as Outlook and iManage.</p><p>• Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and clarity.</p><p>• Handle administrative tasks and support litigation processes as assigned</p>
<p>Our client, a national law firm located in downtown Denver is seeking a <strong>Trusts & Estates Legal Secretary.</strong> This position provides direct support within a fast-paced Estate Planning and Estate Administration practice and requires someone confident, proactive, and comfortable managing substantial workflows and sophisticated clients. The ideal candidate is self-directed, professional, and capable of thriving in a busy environment. Success in the role requires adaptability, strong communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Legal Secretary experience in the Trusts & Estates area is preferred.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide full-service legal assistant support to attorneys with a sophisticated private client financial practice.</li><li>Manage calendaring, meeting scheduling, reminders, and deadline tracking.</li><li>Maintain electronic and physical file systems, ensuring accuracy, organization, and compliance.</li><li>Prepare, revise, and proofread correspondence, engagement letters, and client-facing materials.</li><li>Assist with estate plan execution processes, including witnessing, notarizing when applicable, and scheduling signing appointments.</li><li>Handle attorney time entry, billing assistance, and expense reporting.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for clients with professionalism and discretion.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>2+ years of legal assistant experience.</li><li>Trusts and estates experience, including estate planning, private client, or high-net-worth legal practice areas, preferred</li><li>Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Comfortable receiving constructive feedback; maintains composure and professionalism.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with an effective system for managing multiple competing deadlines.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Education:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree, preferred</li></ul><p>The firm offers a great place to work, excellent pay & benefits, a hybrid work environment, and paid overtime. If you are qualified for this position, please your resume to Director, mala.saraogi@roberthalf[dot][com] for immediate consideration! </p>