Legal Assistant

Adams & Martin Group has partnered with a national law firm to find an experienced Legal Assistant for their Colorado Springs office. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Business Practice Group, assisting attorneys with various tasks and ensuring smooth operation of legal processes.Responsibilities:Provides skilled, proactive administrative support to assigned attorneys and other team members in the Business Practice Group.Edits and proofreads complex documents, including review for, and ability to relay, relevant discrepancies/inconsistencies.Clearly and professionally communicates with attorneys and other members on projects, needs, transaction status, etc.Works with members of the legal team and accounting to gather costs and time in preparation for closing.Actively supports the billing process, including initial review and comment on BIMs, editing BIMs, obtaining, preparing and/or updating reports, preparing cover letters and/or emails, and following-up on client and attorney inquiries.Independently performs administrative duties such as proofreading, editing and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring and reporting Continuing Legal Education credits; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks.Prepares and reviews letters and memoranda according to Firm standards.Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in all verbal and written communication.Displays strong attention to detail and numeric aptitude.Anticipates necessary tasks/projects and proactively performs them.Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.Proactively monitors and communicates deadlines to the legal team as appropriate.Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Taft's Information Governance Policy.Assists in managing client contacts, emails, print documents and incoming and outgoing mail.May enter time into billing management software.Requirements:Minimum of 2-3 years of legal assistant experience in a law firm setting.Corporate law/transactional experience is preferred.Strong technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.Must CURRENTLY reside in the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.Compensation & Benefits:Competitive compensation and benefits package available.Max Pay is $36.06 per hour. Min Pay is $28.37 per hour.If you are interested and qualified for this Legal Assistant position in Colorado Springs, please apply with your resume!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers requirea background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Created: 2025-02-24