Senior Transactional Legal Assistant

Senior Transactional Legal Assistant

Location: Lakewood, CO
Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 + Bonus Potential

About the Role

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Transactional Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced transactional practice. This is a high-impact role combining advanced legal support with administrative leadership, offering the opportunity to contribute to workflow coordination and team efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support including calendaring, email management, and document preparation
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda
• Manage attorney schedules, deadlines, and appointments
• File legal documents with courts and other entities as required
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client communications
• Greet clients and maintain a professional, client-focused environment
• Review and edit monthly client billing and invoices
• Maintain and update internal procedures and workflows
• Support attorneys with complex transactional projects
• Act as a resource and mentor to junior legal assistants
• Provide backup support across the team as needed

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a law firm environment
• Experience supporting senior attorneys or partners preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience with legal billing and document management systems (e.g., PracticeMaster, NetDocuments, or similar)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• High attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Discretion in handling confidential information

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000 – $80,000 annual salary (non-exempt, hourly)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Profit-sharing opportunities

Why Join This Team?

• Stable, well-established legal organization
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to take on a leadership role within the support team
• Competitive compensation and strong benefits
  
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