Litigation Paralegal

Fisher Phillips LLP; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,614 - 85,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with profit sharing

Paid time off & holidays

Telehealth services

Wellness programs

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP in Denver is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in both criminal and civil matters. The role emphasizes high-quality, billable work and deep familiarity with state and federal jurisdictions.

The paralegal operates under attorney supervision and does not give legal advice. You will manage client documents, assist with discovery, prepare for trial, and coordinate with multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Labor and employment litigation experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and manage client documents and identify potentially relevant materials.
• Conduct litigation background checks and obtain authenticated records as needed.
• Draft and edit various motions, notices, disclosures, and discovery responses for attorney review.
• Assist with motions for summary judgment, assemble exhibits, and create appendices.
• Identify and prepare documents for production, including Bates labeling and redaction.
• Assist in trial preparation, manage exhibits and subpoenas, and participate in witness prep.
• Perform online research using the firm's resources and eDiscovery tools.
• Handle multiple priorities with professionalism and seek help when needed.

Skills

Verbal comm

Written comm

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Relativity

Everlaw

Document management

Job description

Denver Full time Hybrid Fisher Phillips a premier international labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team In this essential role you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services directly supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence Paralegals should strive to perform high quality billable work for the benefit of our clients and the support of our attorneys We expect our Paralegals to provide a high level of expertise in assisting clients and attorneys while managing a busy case andor matter load Paralegals are generally expected to record 1500 or more recorded billable hours during the performance year The performance year begins October 1 and ends September 30 The Paralegal performs under the direction and supervision of an attorney substantive legal support work which for the most part requires a sufficient knowledge of legal concepts such that absent the Paralegal the work would be performed by an Attorney The Paralegal does not render legal advice to a client ever The Paralegal uses expertise and knowledge of the legal system and substantive and procedural law to perform the substantive legal support work under the supervision of an attorney; the paralegal must confer with and follow the direction of an attorney on any legal decision

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated effectiveness at obtaining and managing client documents including electronic data and determining potential existence of documents that may be relevant to each case
• Regularly conducts litigation criminal and civil background checks and obtains properly authenticated records as needed
• Effectively and regularly drafts for attorney review removal documents certificates of interested parties answers initial disclosures various motions and orders scheduling orders protective orders deposition notices affidavits and declarations discovery and our responses to discovery settlement agreements dismissal documents for attorney review etc
• Assists with preparation of motions for summary judgment; checking deposition cites assembling exhibits and creating the appendix
• Consistently and accurately identifies and prepares all documents for production including Bates labeling and redacting for privileged and confidential information
• Effectively assists in preparation for trial including managing exhibits and all evidentiary matters witness lists files and subpoenas coordinates and attends witness prep meetings; assists at trial
• Conducts online research and able to utilize the firms electronic resources efficiently and effectively
• Able to juggle multiple assignments andor deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed
• Willing and capable to help others when needed
• Reviews and ensures accuracy of vendor invoices; timely submits invoices for processing

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and perform in a high pressure environment
• Proven ability to assimilate to work with a variety of state and federal jurisdictions
• High motivation reliability flexibility curiosity and strong teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and work well in a fast paced environment
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Word Excel and Outlook and other office tools including document review software eDiscovery technology and document management system
• Experience with Relativity andor Everlaw strongly preferred

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience required
• Labor and employment litigation experience required
• Bachelors degree or relevant work experience

The hourly rate range for this position is 4388 6116

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting edge technology Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary

• health dental and vision insurance
• a 401k with profit sharing
• generous paid time off and holidays
• 247 telehealth services
• a variety of wellness programs
• additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle

Your well being is our priority

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race ethnicity religion sex including related medical conditions gender sexual orientation national origin citizenship status veteran status marital status pregnancy age disability or any other protected status in compliance with all applicable laws The statements in this position description are not necessarily all inclusive Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time Relocation costs are not covered We are only accepting direct applicants; third party recruiters or agencies will not be considered No phone inquiries please