Assistant Paralegal
Job Title: Assistant Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
Assistant Paralegals at the law firm engage in substantive and challenging legal work under the guidance of the Litigation Support Manager, senior paralegals, and attorneys. Their primary responsibilities include:
- Maintaining case management systems in compliance with firm guidelines.
- Learning to analyze case documents to prepare subset compilations for attorney review.
- Preparing exhibits and binders for depositions and trials.
- Drafting correspondence.
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings and depositions.
- Assisting with the collection and production of documents.
- Maintaining litigation databases and providing database search support.
- Conducting fact-gathering research and assembling background information.
- Organizing client files and preparing working notebooks.
- Coordinating with their team to meet internal and client timeline requirements.
Other Duties:
The job description is not exhaustive and does not list all activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience Information:
- An Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- A Paralegal certificate is a plus but not required.
- 1-2 years of prior litigation experience is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills are essential.
Work Environment:
The law firm fosters a team atmosphere, which is supported by lawyers and all members of the support staff. Employees are proud of collaborating to serve firm clients. The commitment to teamwork allows tapping into multiple fields of experience across various practice areas, ensuring the ability to meet each client’s individual needs. The team approach enables the firm to analyze situations from several perspectives to uncover the advantage that makes a difference for clients.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 . to 5:00 ., including a lunch hour. This is a full-time position based in the Denver office. Overtime is compensated at times the hourly pay rate when the employee works more than 40 hours in a Sunday through Saturday work week.
Travel:
Travel is limited and primarily local during the business day. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be necessary to attend conferences or other professional functions.
Salary Information:
The salary range is $53,000 to $56,000 annually, and the final salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The firm also provides standard benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) contributions, and paid time off, with potential for an annual bonus based on firm performance.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. The firm's policy is to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The firm recognizes that diversity and inclusion are driving forces in its success and intends for all qualified applicants to have equal opportunities, with selection decisions based on job-related factors.
