Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Evans Fears Schuttert McNulty Mickus; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans Fears Schuttert McNulty Mickus is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant for our Denver area office, based in Littleton and operating in person. The role covers case management from inception through trial, supporting attorneys with discovery, filing, docketing, and overall office operations.

Responsibilities include drafting discovery materials, document review, pleadings, and trial logistics, with calendar management and client coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience in a paralegal/legal assistant role.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Proficient with discovery, subpoenas, document management, and trial prep.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Teams and e-Filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and organize discovery requests, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other litigation-related documents.
• Assist attorneys with factual investigations, document review, and case preparation.
• Prepare, organize, and manage pleadings, exhibits, discovery materials, expert reports, medical records, and deposition transcripts.
• Assist with electronic court filings and monitor court notices and filing status.
• Monitor and docket litigation deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, court personnel, and opposing counsel regarding scheduling and other case-related matters.
• Support trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness coordination, and trial logistics.
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate meetings.
• Assist with general administrative tasks, including answering phones, handling mail, processing invoices, maintaining office supplies, and supporting overall office operations as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Paralegal/Legal assistant

Filing & docketing

Case management

Microsoft Office & Teams

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Colorado Courts e-Filing system

PACER

Job description

We are seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant with at least 1 year of litigation experience to join our Denver office. This role is ideal for someone with paralegal experience, but who is also able to handle various day-to-day administrative responsibilities.

We are looking for someone who can manage cases from inception through trial, supporting attorneys with discovery, case preparation, filing, docketing/calendars, and helping ensure the smooth operation of our office. This is a full-time, fully in-person position based in Littleton, Colorado.

Responsibilities May Include

• Draft, review, and organize discovery requests, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other litigation-related documents.
• Assist attorneys with factual investigations, document review, and case preparation.
• Prepare, organize, and manage pleadings, exhibits, discovery materials, expert reports, medical records, and deposition transcripts.
• Assist with electronic court filings and monitor court notices and filing status.
• Monitor and docket litigation deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, court personnel, and opposing counsel regarding scheduling and other case-related matters.
• Support trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness coordination, and trial logistics.
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate meetings.
• Assist with general administrative tasks, including answering phones, handling mail, processing invoices, maintaining office supplies, and supporting overall office operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience in a legal assistant, paralegal, or hybrid legal support role. Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience handling discovery, subpoenas, document management, and trial preparation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and document management systems.
• Proficiency with the Colorado Courts E-Filing system and PACER.

Required Skills

• Experience with the Colorado Courts e-Filing system.
• Experience filing within PACER.
• Experience identifying and docketing litigation deadlines.
• Experience managing attorney calendars.

Pay Range and Compensation Package

Salary Range: $60,000-$85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.