About the role
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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