Legal & Billing Assistant

What Do You Seek?

Are you looking to advance your legal career? Are you looking for a firm that values top-notch legal work, professional growth, and a collaborative team environment? Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment while providing exceptional legal, administrative, and billing support? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Burnham Law

At Burnham Law, we work hard, support each other, and win together.

Burnham Law is an elite Colorado- and Arizona-based law firm with a team of top-rated, experienced legal professionals. The firm represents clients across a variety of practice areas, including Domestic Relations, Civil Litigation, Probate and Estate Planning, and Criminal Defense.

We are a work-hard, play-hard firm that takes pride in delivering excellent results while fostering a positive, energetic, and collaborative workplace. Our team values excellence, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork. We believe in supporting one another, celebrating wins, and creating an environment where all teammates can grow, succeed, and enjoy working together.

Locations

This Legal & Billing Assistant position may be based in any of the following Colorado offices. We are open to placing the right candidate in the office that best aligns with their location and the firm's needs. 

• 12737 E. Euclid Dr.
  Centennial, CO
  80111
  
  
• 1710 Chapel Hills Dr.
  Suite A
  Colorado Springs, CO
  80920

What You'll Do

As a Legal & Billing Assistant, you will provide day-to-day administrative, legal, and billing support to attorneys and staff while helping ensure smooth office operations and a high level of client service. This role includes assisting with billing, maintaining accurate records, supporting front desk and administrative functions, and handling other business-related tasks as needed.

Core Responsibilities:

• Greet clients and visitors and provide professional front desk support
• Answer, screen, and route calls; manage rotating reception coverage
• Receive and distribute mail, deliveries, and other correspondence
• Perform local business errands, including bank and mail runs
• Maintain a professional reception area, break room, and shared office spaces
• Schedule conference rooms, client appointments, and other meetings
• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Draft, format, proofread, scan, and organize legal documents and case files
• Assemble case binders, trial materials, and assist with case preparation and document production
• Communicate with clients by phone and email and assist with follow-ups
• Perform general administrative tasks, including calendaring and data entry
• Complete a minimum of 15 billable legal support hours per week
• Order and organize office and kitchen supplies
• Assist with client billing, including preparing, reviewing, editing, and finalizing invoices
• Review time entries and follow up on missing or incomplete billing information
• Support month-end billing and timely invoice completion
• Respond to billing questions and corrections while maintaining confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

The responsibilities above are not exhaustive and may evolve as the needs of the role and organization change.

Required Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a law firm or legal setting preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal/practice management software, including Filevine
• Professional demeanor and strong client service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Legal billing, invoicing, or accounting experience preferred
• Familiarity with legal terminology and processes preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling client and financial information
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to use standard office equipment and sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to reliably travel for business-related errands as needed

Benefits

Burnham Law offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our team both professionally and personally.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance, including one fully employer-paid medical plan option, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) when enrolled in an HSA-compatible medical plan
• Ancillary benefits, including life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance
• Matching 401 (k)
• Paid and unpaid time off
• Paid holidays
• Firm-paid parental leave benefit, in accordance with firm policy and in addition to any applicable state or legally required leave benefits
• Multiple bonus opportunities
• Firm-provided quarterly luncheons
• Monthly lunch-and-learn sessions to support professional growth and mental wellness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Firm-branded apparel and team gear - yes, the good kind of firm swag!
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work-life balance
• Firm-provided snacks and beverages

This position will be performed on-site. The typical workday is Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM.

Burnham Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.