What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Direct Counsel?
A national law firm has an open position for an experienced full-time Legal Administrative Assistant (Legal Secretary) in their Denver, CO office, supporting litigation practice groups.
Qualified candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Real Estate or Business practice group
- Must be able to work independently, as well as in a team setting
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Draft and edit documents accurately with great attention to detail. The ability to effectively proofread is a must
- Demonstrate ability to resolve issues/problems independently
- Strong organizational skills
- Coordinate new client matters; collect and organize information and create files
- Assist attorney with client billing including time entry, drafting, and generating cover letters, working with Accounting department on invoices, and communicating with clients as needed
- Process vendor invoices and manage attorney expense reimbursement
- Ensure accurate record keeping of complex electronic and physical records
- Manage timekeepers’ calendars, including setting up meetings and calls/virtual meetings and ensuring balance and coordination of calendaring, minimizing time conflicts and maximizing efficiency
- Exceptional typing skills; ability to draft and/or edit documents accurately and quickly (i.e. cover letters, pleadings, loan documents, meeting agendas, e-mail correspondence)
- Comprehensive knowledge of specific legal guidelines for own department (i.e. local and federal court rules, state recording requirements, filing procedures)
Software experienced highly desired:
Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Proficiency with software or similar program as below:
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- Time entry (InTapp)
- Document Management system (iManage)
- Records Management system (iRM iManage Records Manager)
- Expenses (Chrome River)
- New Business Intake and Conflicts (InTapp)
- Time management system (UltiPro)
- Invoice Management (Paperless Proforma)
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary: $80,000-$100,000 per year
- Benefits: Paid time off, sick pay, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plus 401k benefits
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
