Civil Litigation Paralegal

Hustead Law Firm; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parking

Job summary

The Hustead Law Firm in Denver Tech Center is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support multiple attorneys through all stages of litigation, with emphasis on case and file management, discovery, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation experience (insurance defense preferred), strong research and writing skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience supporting multiple attorneys
• Familiarity with common litigation documents (complaints, answers, notices, motions, orders)
• Knowledge of FRCP, FRAP, and state court rules
• Strong writing and analytical skills for drafting documents
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation support, case and document management, discovery coordination, and trial preparation
• Prepare and format pleadings and other legal documents
• Document review
• Interact with clients, experts and witnesses in person and in writing
• File legal documents in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts (electronic and paper)
• Monitor case docket and maintain active case files
• Perform legal research and factual investigations
• Coordinate and schedule calendars

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Data entry

Calendar management

E-filing

Deposition preparation

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

A Denver Tech Center law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support multiple attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, including case and file management. Candidates with 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience are preferred.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable conducting legal research, entering and managing data, coordinating schedules, maintaining organized case files, and handling various administrative and litigation-related tasks as needed. The successful candidate will be able to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with experience in e-filing, calendaring, scheduling, preparing disclosures, and assisting with deposition and trial preparation. Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to prioritize and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment are also required.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation support, case and document management, preparation and coordination of discovery, trial preparation and trial
• Preparing and formatting pleadings and other legal documents
• Document Review
• Interaction with clients, experts and lay witnesses, both orally and through written communication
• Filing legal documents (electronic and paper) in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts
• Monitoring case docket
• Maintaining active case files
• Legal fact and basic legal research
• Coordinate and schedule calendars

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience in a law firm, supporting multiple attorneys
• Familiarity with common litigation documents, including complaints, answers, notices of appearance, motions, miscellaneous notices, and orders
• Knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (FRAP), and state court rules
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• High level of organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands
• Self-starter with good problem-solving skills while maintaining client service orientation.
• Must possess strong writing and analytical skills to independently review, draft, and prepare documents.
• Responds promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently and to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' as Litigation Paralegal, preferably insurance defense
• Ability to work overtime

About The Hustead Law Firm

The Hustead Law Firm represents insurers and fidelity and surety bonding companies throughout the Rocky Mountain region, offering its clients the quality, sophistication and experience of a large law firm, with the attentiveness and cost-effectiveness of a legal boutique.

The Hustead Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of The Hustead Law Firm to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Benefits

The Hustead Law Firm offers a professional work environment, competitive wages, and an excellent benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Parking
• And more!

Company Description

An established mid-size litigation firm located in the Denver Tech Center, who focus' on insurance-related litigation such as coverage disputes, personal injury cases, premises liability and construction defect lawsuits, and bad faith claims.

Company Description

An established mid-size litigation firm located in the Denver Tech Center, who focus' on insurance-related litigation such as coverage disputes, personal injury cases, premises liability and construction defect lawsuits, and bad faith claims.