Litigation Paralegal

Adams & Martin Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

PTO 18 days starting

401(k) with 6% match

HSA contribution

Wellness benefit

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Hybrid option: 3 days in-office/2 days

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Denver seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support complex litigation across all phases, ensuring trial readiness and thorough case management.

The ideal candidate will manage large document productions, navigate court rules, and prepare pleadings with precision. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential, with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing all phases of large-scale, complex litigation.
• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education, certifications, and work experience; paralegal certificate preferred.
• Defense experience and ability to track/record billable time; must meet 1,450 hours annually.
• Commercial litigation or class action experience is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency with Relativity, iManage, and Westlaw; strong legal technology skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical abilities; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary case manager through intake to appeal, including document productions and ensuring trial readiness.
• Docket and calculate deadlines; research and interpret court rules across jurisdictions.
• Maintain organized electronic case files and manage large-scale document productions using Relativity.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with accuracy.
• Assist in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, witness materials, and PowerPoint slides.
• Finalize briefs with thorough cite checking and Bluebook adherence; assemble exhibits.
• Collaborate with attorneys to support litigation strategy in complex matters.
• Develop and maintain case workflows and checklists for high-volume, multi-party matters.

Skills

Legal research

Organizational skills

Communication

High-volume workload

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate (preferred)

Tools

Relativity

iManage

Westlaw

Job description

Senior Litigation Paralegal. Prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join their Denver team. This role is essential to the success of the legal team, providing comprehensive support throughout all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale, complex litigation cases and will be instrumental in ensuring that the legal team is prepared and trial-ready.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary case manager, overseeing all stages of litigation from intake through appeal, including tracking document productions and ensuring the case file is complete and trial-ready.
• Docket and calculate deadlines, with experience in researching and interpreting court rules across various jurisdictions.
• Maintain well organized electronic case files and manage large scale document productions throughout the lifecycle of a matter, utilizing Relativity and other eDiscovery platforms.
• Prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with meticulous accuracy.
• Assist in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness materials, creating PowerPoint slides, and attending trials as necessary.
• Finalize case briefs by performing thorough legal and factual cite checking, ensuring adherence to citation style (Bluebook), proofreading, and compiling relevant exhibits.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys to support litigation strategy in complex litigation matters, exercising strong analytical judgment and clear communication.
• Develop and maintain case specific workflows and checklists to support efficiency, consistency, and defensibility in high volume, multi party matters.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing all phases of large-scale, complex litigation is required.
• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education, certifications, and demonstrable work experience. Additionally, a paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Defense experience and proficiency in tracking/recording billable time is required. Must be able to meet billable requirement of 1,450 hours annually.
• Commercial litigation or class action experience is a plus but not required.
• Excellent legal technology skills, including proficiency in eDiscovery platforms (Relativity), document management systems (iManage), and legal research tools (WestLaw).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize a high-volume workload to meet time-critical deadlines.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, project ownership, personal accountability, and a strong desire to work hard.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $85,000 - $120,000 annually commensurate with experience.
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Starting PTO is 18 days
• 401(k) with 6% employer contribution
• HSA contribution of $300 - $600 per year
• Wellness benefit of $350 per year
• Employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid option: 3 days in-office/2 days remote each week

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.