Paralegal

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

HSA/FSA

401K

19.5 PTO days

Paralegal end of year bonus

Job summary

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Denver is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys by taking instructions, gathering information, and reporting on matter status. You will draft and prepare documentation for transactions and perform clerical tasks as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate with strong legal research, document organization, and analytical skills. The role is full-time with comprehensive benefits and a 37.5-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced paralegal certificate required.
• Experience with legal research and drafting complex documents.
• Ability to organize large volumes of materials and analyze documents.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with attorney and client to take instructions and report status.
• Draft and prepare documentation for transactions.
• Perform clerical tasks in document preparation.
• Organize, summarize, and analyze documents; compile information.
• Develop knowledge of statutes, court decisions, and filing procedures.
• Prepare and oversee status checklists.
• Assist attorneys in filings.
• Gather copies of documents as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Document organization

Document analysis

Issue spotting

Legal terminology

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Relevant experience

Job description

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

REPORTS TO: Attorney(s) he/she is assigned to, Practice Group Leader, and the Department Chair for matters regarding legal work. Paralegals also report to the Office Manager for administrative matters.

SUPERVISES: No supervisory responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• *1. Communicate with attorney and/or client to take instructions, obtain information, report on status of matters and otherwise support legal actions.
• *2. Work with attorneys to draft and prepare all documentation required for various types of transactions as assigned.
• *3. In some instances, responsible for clerical work in preparing documents.
• *4. Organize, maintain, review, summarize, and analyze documents and records, compile information, and recommend course of action.
• *5. Develop and maintain knowledge of statutes, court decisions and customs relating to legal procedures and practices in appropriate areas of law including filing procedures in all required states.
• 6. Prepare and oversee status checklists.
• 7. Assist attorneys in the preparation of filings pertaining to the specific areas of law.
• 8. Request and gather copies of documents from various sources as necessary.
• 9. Other duties and projects as assigned.
• Denotes essential functions of the position

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, advanced paralegal certificate, or relevant job experience required.

2. SKILLS:

• Ability to perform legal research;
• Ability to organize large volumes of diverse materials and draft complex documents;
• Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy;
• Ability to recognize legal/technical issues and effectively recommend course of action;
• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles;
• Basic computer skills.

PREFERRED:

Prior law firm experience. Detail oriented and strong attention to detail; exercise good judgment; able to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment; able to prioritize and work under a tight schedule; able to travel, as needed, based upon client demands; able to work overtime, as needed, to meet deadlines.

SALARY:

$80,000 - $100,000

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• HSA/FSA
• 401K
• 19.5 PTO days
• Paralegal end of year bonus

Application Window: 09/08/2026 - 09/28/2026

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Lifting up to 40 lbs., some stretching and reaching, ability to work under stress and time restrains, walking and climbing stairs, sitting long periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor office environment with extended periods of time working on a PC. On occasion must be able to work more than 40 hours per week.

JOB STATUS:

This is a full time, nonexempt, 37.5 hours per week position.

The above primary job duties and responsibilities describe the level and nature of work performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The description should not be construed as an exhaustive listing of all job duties and responsibilities performed by this job.