Legal Assistant - Public Finance (Denver)
At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys and approximately 1,775 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm.
Taft is seeking a legal assistant to support the Public Finance team in our Denver office.
We are seeking a legal assistant to support our Public Finance team in the Denver office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Edits and proofreads complex documents, including proactive review for, and ability to relay, relevant discrepancies/inconsistencies.
- Actively supports the billing process to include printing BIMs, preparing template bills, and finalizing and sending bills.
- Independently performs administrative duties such as proofreading, editing, and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring, and reporting Continuing Legal Education credits; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks.
- Prepares and reviews letters and memoranda according to Firm standards using word processing and document management systems.
- Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in greeting guests, scheduling meetings, and conducting telephone conferences.
- Displays a strong attention to detail.
- Anticipates what tasks are needed and proactively performs them as appropriate.
- Responds to requests with a sense of urgency; effectively monitors deadlines and prioritizes work accordingly.
- Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Taft’s Information Governance Policy.
- Assists in managing client contacts, emails, and print documents as well as processing mail.
- Clearly communicates in a concise, professional manner.
Requirements:
- 2+ years’ legal assistant experience preferred.
- Experience with transactional legal support preferred
- Demonstrated proficient command of the English language, syntax, and standard grammar rules.
- Demonstrated strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and writing skills.
- Ability to adapt to workplace stressors and competing priorities.
- Must maintain confidentiality of client information.
- Must show strong attention to detail and ability to manage and monitor multiple projects.
- Must exhibit excellent interpersonal skills.
Date Posted: 5/5/2025
Deadline to Apply – 8/1/2025
Interested candidates should apply here.
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- $38.36/hr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.