Litigation Paralegal

Fisher Phillips LLP; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Denver for a full-time hybrid role. You will support attorneys, contribute to high-quality billable work, and help manage a busy caseload while maintaining client service standards.

The position requires five+ years of litigation paralegal experience with labor and employment focus; a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is accepted. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely document handling, and collaboration in a fast-paced

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtain and manage client documents including electronic data and determine potential existence of relevant documents.
• Regularly conducts litigation background checks and obtains properly authenticated records as needed.
• Draft 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 responses to discovery, settlement agreements, dismissal documents.
• Assist with preparation of motions for summary judgment; checking deposition cites, assembling exhibits and creating the appendix.
• Identify and prepare all documents for production including Bates labeling and redacting for privileged information.
• Assist in preparation for trial including managing exhibits and evidentiary matters, witness lists, files and subpoenas; coordinates and attends witness prep meetings; assist at trial.
• Conduct online research and utilize firm electronic resources efficiently.
• Juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining professionalism and seeking assistance as needed.
• Review and ensure accuracy of vendor invoices; timely submit invoices for processing.

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience

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.

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 5048 6250.
• Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components including but not limited to location relevant experience internal equity skills qualifications and other job related factors permitted by law.

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 Our comprehensive benefits package includes health dental and vision insurance a 401k with profit sharing generous paid time off and holidays Your well being is our priority We offer 247 telehealth services a variety of wellness programs and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle At Fisher Phillips youll find a workplace that values your health happiness and continued professional development To learn more about our firm visit us at wwwfisherphillipscom

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