Legal Assistant - Employment and Labor Relations and Litigation (Colorado Springs)

We are seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years' experience to support our Employment and Labor Relations and Litigation groups in the Colorado Springs office. All Taft employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy-in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Essential Duties:

• Provides skilled, proactive support to assigned employment and labor relations and litigation attorneys, and others, on occasion
• Prepares and reviews documents, letters and memoranda according to Firm standards using word processing and document management systems and software
• Accurately proofreads and edits documents
• Independently performs administrative duties such as managing and maintaining attorney schedules and calendars; proofing, editing and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring and reporting CLEs; assisting with management of client contacts, emails, and print documents; processing mail; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks
• E-files in state and federal courts
• Supports the billing process as requested
• Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Taft's Information Governance Policy
• Reviews attorney emails and saves to correct client file as requested
• Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in greeting guests, scheduling meetings, and contacting, supporting and interacting with clients
• Displays strong attention to detail
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Maintains confidentiality of matters and information
• Clearly communicates in a concise, professional manner

Requirements:

• 3+ years related experience strongly preferred
• Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules
• Strong working knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office programs; desire to maintain and upgrade excellent technical skills and to learn new software

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $28.36/hour - $37.50/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Interested candidates should apply here.