Civil Litigation Paralegal

Dewhirst, Dolven & Parker LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewhirst, Dolven & Parker LLC, a civil litigation insurance defense law firm, seeks a paralegal to join their Utah team. This role involves conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and assisting in trial preparation while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional organizational skills and a paralegal certification, with at least five years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Professional development assistance

Travel reimbursement

Work from home

Qualifications

• 5+ years previous experience as a Paralegal preferred.
• Strong Internet skills required for remote work.
• National certification (NALA or AACP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials.
• Conduct investigations into facts of cases.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Legal research

Communication

Education

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Practice management software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Dewhirst, Dolven & Parker LLC is a regional civil litigation insurance defense law firm with clients in Colorado, Utah, Texas, Nebraska and Wyoming. We are committed to providing clients with superior legal representation while remaining sensitive to the economic interests of each case. We strive to understand our client's business interests to assist them in obtaining solutions through the legal process. We are currently seeking a paralegal to add to our Utah team.

Our work environment includes:

• Remote work environment with company provided equipment
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Great benefits including Health, Dental and Vision
• Positive company culture

The ideal candidate will want to be part of a collaborative team and be comfortable driving cases forward while working closely with our attorneys in all aspects of litigation. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, filing pleadings, summarizing depositions and other discovery materials, and assisting with trial preparation. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Organize and maintain case files.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, trials, and other court proceedings.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Interview witnesses and clients to obtain information.
• Conduct investigations into facts of cases.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certification required; National certification, such as those offered by NALA or AACP, is a plus
• 5+ years previous experience as a Paralegal preferred
• Practice management and billing software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Strong Internet as this is a remote position.
• Although this is a remote position, we do require candidates to be located in Utah as there may be occasional travel throughout Utah.

Salary is based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Paralegal: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Utah (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Company Description

Dewhirst, Dolven & Parker LLC is committed to providing clients throughout Colorado (Principal Office in Denver, Colorado), Nebraska, Utah, Texas and Wyoming with superior legal representation while remaining sensitive to the economic interests of each case. We strive to understand our client’s business interests to assist them in obtaining solutions through the legal process.

Company Description

Dewhirst, Dolven & Parker LLC is committed to providing clients throughout Colorado (Principal Office in Denver, Colorado), Nebraska, Utah, Texas and Wyoming with superior legal representation while remaining sensitive to the economic interests of each case. We strive to understand our client’s business interests to assist them in obtaining solutions through the legal process.