Full-Time Legal Assistant
Job Description
Clyde & Co is a leading, sector-focused global law firm with 440 partners, 1800 lawyers, 2500 legal professionals, and 4000 staff in over 50 offices and associated offices worldwide. The firm specializes in the sectors that move, build and power our connected world and the insurance that underpins it, including transport, infrastructure, energy, trade & commodities, and insurance. With a strong focus on developed and emerging markets, the firm has achieved compound average annual revenue growth of 15% over the last ten years, making it one of the fastest-growing law firms in the world with ambitious plans for further growth.
The Firm’s Denver office is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support the insurance coverage litigation team. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently. Must have knowledge of eFiling procedures for Federal and State Courts. Additionally, excellent spelling and proofreading skills are required.
Responsibilities Include
- Provide administrative support to litigation attorneys/paralegals
- Provide exceptional, detailed-oriented skills in reviewing and proofreading correspondence and documents
- Produce accurate documents and correspondence in a timely manner
- Ability to file (electronically or by courier service) briefs and other documents with various federal, state, and appellate courts with minimal supervision
- Manage multiple attorney calendars using Outlook calendars to schedule appointments, meetings
- Calculating and inputting case related deadlines into firm’s docketing program.
- Maintain electronic files for client matters
- Preparing shells for various pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence
- Oversee arrangements for in-house and external depositions, including booking court reporters
- Reception and office administration duties.
- Perform other administrative duties as they arise
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 – 5+ years litigation experience in a law firm setting
- High School diploma or GED required (Bachelor’s degree or some college preferred)
- Extensive experience in handling and completing State and Federal eFilings
- Proficient to advanced user of Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Proficient to advanced user of PDF programs such as Adobe, Nuance/Kofax, etc.
- Applicant must be detailed oriented and highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Impressive command of grammar and punctuation
- Must have experience with FileSite, iManage, or equivalent document management system
The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000, depending on experience.
Benefits offered include: generous paid time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending Account; Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Commuter Benefits.
Clyde & Co shifted to virtual work for the majority of our lawyers and business services team with the global outbreak of Covid-19. This precaution was taken to help protect our people, clients and communities. It is likely that this role will start virtually while the firm continues to evaluate the situation.
It is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly- qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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How to Apply
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