Litigation Paralegal

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Parking

Job summary

The Hustead Law Firm in Denver is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to support multiple attorneys in all stages of litigation, with emphasis on insurance defense. The ideal candidate will handle research, data entry, scheduling, and file management, and will thrive both independently and as part of a team.

Required are 3+ years of litigation experience, strong writing and communication skills, familiarity with e-filing, calendaring, and deposition/trial readiness, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience in a law firm, supporting multiple attorneys.
• Knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and state court rules.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of litigation support, case and document management.
• Coordination of discovery, trial preparation and coordination of schedules.
• Preparing and formatting pleadings and other legal documents.
• Document Review.
• Interaction with clients, experts and witnesses.
• Filing legal documents in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts.
• Maintaining active case files, legal research, and calendar coordination.

Skills

Litigation support

Research

e-filing

Calendaring

Deposition prep

Trial prep

MS Office

Communication skills

Job description

Law firm located in the Denver Tech Center is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to assist multiple attorneys in all stages of litigation matters, as well as file and case management. 3+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation is preferred. This candidate should feel comfortable conducting research, doing data entry, scheduling, maintaining case files, and completing other ad-hoc requests, as needed.Ideal candidate must work well independently as well as a contributing member of a team; have excellent written and oral communication skills, experience with e-filing, calendaring, scheduling, preparing disclosures, and deposition and trial prep. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are also essential in addition to working well under pressure and in a fast-paced atmosphere.

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.

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.

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

401k

Paid Time Off

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Parking

And more!

Position Salary Range

$60,000 to $80,000, depending on experience