Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary

Denver, Colorado

Come to Work - Come to Win

About Our Firm

KNM is a national litigation firm with a focus on insurance defense and transportation defense litigation. Knight Nicastro MacKay is a formidable force in legal advocacy, with a dynamic team of 30+ attorneys specializing in 25+ areas of law. Operating from eight strategic offices nationwide, we tackle the toughest cases and are prepared to go to trial to win for our clients.

Position Overview

KNM is searching for a Legal Administrative Assistant who is looking for a new opportunity. If you enjoy organizing, prioritizing, and assisting in the legal process, please apply. Legal Assistants at KNM are part of the trial team managing and completing the non-billable tasks necessary to move a case forward. Additionally, LAAs assist with administrative tasks such as tracking CLE’s, processing expenses, and managing calendars. You will be an important contributor to the success of the firm.

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Responsibilities

Preparing correspondence and pleadings
Calendaring
E-Filing in state and federal courts
Preparing trial documents
Scanning and copying
Scheduling meetings, depositions and making travel arrangements.
Assisting KNM’s paralegals with follow up calls and medical requests.

‍NOTE: This is not a paralegal position.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a legal secretary, defense litigation firm preferred.
Must have prior experience with litigation processes and be comfortable with the deadline driven nature of a litigation practice.
Organize: Exceptional organization skills, which include time management, attention to detail, and multi-tasking.
Prioritize: manage multiple projects and meet internal and external deadlines.
Flexibility: Willingness and ability to perform additional tasks as required.
Initiative: Ability to anticipate needs and manage changing priorities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
Mastery proofreading and editing skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Opportunities for professional development
Medical & dental (employer paid), vision, HSA FSA (medical & dependent care)
401K retirement plan with 4% matching
Medical & dental (employer paid), vision, HSA FSA (medical & dependent care)
Paid parking or transit pass
Cell phone stipend
Paid holidays
PTO

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors.