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Job Description Job Description Wilson Elser's Denver office is currently seeking a Receptionist/Legal Assistant to join a fast-paced team. This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm. The Firm Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firm. The Position Qualifications •Must have a minimum 2 years’ experience in a law firm setting or professional office setting •Strong communication skills; verbal and written •Familiarity with legal documents and litigation procedures is a plus •Highly dependable and able to work well in a team environment assisting other staff and attorneys as needed •Good typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) •Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks •Must be well organized •Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily •Must have exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and a strong ability to prioritize •Ability to lift legal size boxes of file of 10-20 pounds Responsibilities •Answer telephone and direct calls •Greet office visitors •Maintain a neat and professional reception area •Prepare conference rooms for meetings •Receive and sort mail deliveries •E-file court filings in both State and Federal court, in this and other jurisdictions •Open new matters / process matters for closing •Provide general secretarial, administrative and clerical support as needed •Supply requisition and inventory •Copy, scan and print requests Why Should You Apply? •Excellent Benefits •Generous PTO plan •Excellent growth and advancement opportunities •Corporate Discount Plans Interested? Wilson Elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to Careerswilsonelser.com and putting "Denver Receptionist/Legal Assistant" in the subject line. We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Company Description Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. With a full-service office in London and a network of affiliate firms in France, Germany and Mexico, Wilson Elser routinely provides legal advice and representation throughout the world. While Wilson Elser's heritage and primary focus is insurance defense, it increasingly has expanded into the corporate and transactional realms in order to better serve its clients. Along these lines, the firm currently has a broad range of practice areas, members of which will often work on multidisciplinary and/or multijurisdictional teams in order to identify sound, comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex legal issues. Company Description Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. With a full-service office in London and a network of affiliate firms in France, Germany and Mexico, Wilson Elser routinely provides legal advice and representation throughout the world. \r\n\r\nWhile Wilson Elser's heritage and primary focus is insurance defense, it increasingly has expanded into the corporate and transactional realms in order to better serve its clients. Along these lines, the firm currently has a broad range of practice areas, members of which will often work on multidisciplinary and/or multijurisdictional teams in order to identify sound, comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex legal issues.