Litigation Administrative Assistant

About the Job

We're partnering with an Am Law 100 firm seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Business and Distribution Litigation team in the firm's Denver office. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized litigation practice supporting accomplished attorneys on sophisticated commercial litigation matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoy serving as a trusted partner to attorneys, this role offers exceptional long-term career growth within a collaborative and highly respected law firm.

The Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys while managing court filings, legal documents, attorney calendars, billing activities, and client communications. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate attorney needs while balancing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven practice. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and committed to delivering exceptional client service in a team-oriented environment.

REWARDS

• $70,000 - $95,000 annual base salary
• Merit-based salary increases
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, personal time, and company holidays
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Long-term career growth with a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years of Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant experience within a law firm
• Experience with state and federal electronic court filings; familiarity with Colorado, Texas, and California court systems preferred
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court rules
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with document management, legal billing, and attorney time entry systems
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• Prepare and electronically file legal documents in state and federal courts, including Colorado, Texas, and California jurisdictions
• Manage attorney calendars, coordinate depositions, hearings, meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements
• Process attorney time entries, billing requests, expense reports, and other administrative functions
• Perform conflict checks, open new client matters, and maintain organized electronic and physical client files
• Monitor litigation deadlines and proactively manage priorities to ensure timely completion of assignments
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel to facilitate efficient case management
• Anticipate attorney needs while providing proactive administrative and litigation support throughout the lifecycle of each matter
• Maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment and professionalism in all client interactions
• Support the Business and Distribution Litigation team with additional administrative and special projects as needed

Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with applicable employment laws, we provide a fair and equitable hiring process and reasonable accommodations where required. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.