Civil Litigation Paralegal — Trial-Ready, Hybrid/Remote

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

12 paid holidays

Parking or transit benefits

Business casual environment

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal in Denver. The role supports a plaintiff-side practice covering personal injury, mass tort, and related matters from case development through trial, with hybrid or remote work options within the Denver metro area.

The ideal candidate has significant trial experience, can sit at counsel table, and communicates with clients with discretion and empathy. A paralegal certificate or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience.
• Significant trial preparation and in-courtroom trial support experience.
• Plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience supporting sexual assault, sexual abuse, mass tort, or trauma-related litigation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Colorado and federal rules of civil procedure and discovery.
• Proficiency with e-discovery platforms such as DISCO, Relativity, Everlaw, Nextpoint, Logikcull, or Casepoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive client matters with empathy, discretion, and a trauma-informed approach.
• Paralegal certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of discovery, including document collection, review, and production.
• Draft and respond to written discovery, deposition notices, subpoenas, and related litigation documents.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit and witness lists, demonstratives, and other trial materials.
• Provide in-courtroom trial support, including exhibit management and witness coordination.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, expert engagements, court reporters, and other case-related logistics.
• Maintain organized case files, calendars, and deadlines within the firm’s case management system.
• Communicate with clients professionally, sensitively, and confidentially.
• Independently manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.

Skills

Civil litigation paralegal experience

Trial preparation

In-courtroom support

Communication skills

Empathy and discretion

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent

Tools

DISCO

Relativity

Everlaw

Nextpoint

Logikcull

Casepoint

Job description

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal in Denver. The role supports a plaintiff-side practice covering personal injury, mass tort, and related matters from case development through trial, with hybrid or remote work options within the Denver metro area.

The ideal candidate has significant trial experience, can sit at counsel table, and communicates with clients with discretion and empathy. A paralegal certificate or equivalent is required.