Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority owned law firm in the United States, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for high-volume first-party/bad faith work to join our Denver office. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
About the Role
The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling a high-volume caseload of first-party insurance and bad faith matters. This position requires someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment, managing competing priorities, and maintaining close attention to deadlines and case activity.
The ideal candidate will have prior civil litigation experience, preferably involving first-party insurance, bad faith, or insurance defense matters, and will be able to provide proactive support to a busy legal team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling first-party insurance and bad faith matters
- Draft, edit, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, discovery, notices, and other legal documents
- Assist with state and federal court filings and electronic filing procedures
- Maintain attorney calendars and track court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related dates
- Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, meetings, and conferences
- Assist with written discovery, subpoenas, records requests, and document production
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files in a high-volume environment
- Review and organize incoming correspondence, discovery materials, records, and other case-related documents
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court personnel, and other parties
- Assist attorneys with deposition, mediation, hearing, and trial preparation
- Monitor outstanding items and proactively follow up on records, discovery, filings, and deadlines
- Assist with attorney time entry, billing, and other administrative responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
- Prior Legal Assistant experience in civil litigation required
- Experience supporting a high-volume litigation practice strongly preferred
- First-party insurance, bad faith, and/or insurance defense experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Colorado state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems preferred
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, deadlines, and legal document preparation
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Ability to work independently, anticipate attorney needs, and consistently follow through on assignments
- Professional, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment
Compensation
The pay range for this position in Denver, CO is $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience.
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a national law firm
To Apply
For immediate consideration, qualified candidates should submit their resume. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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