Paralegal - Litigation – Denver

Fennemore; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Monthly bonus

Workplace flexibility

401(k) with match

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Fennemore is seeking a paralegal with 5+ years of experience in commercial and construction litigation to support attorneys in complex matters. Responsibilities include collection and management of case materials, drafting pleadings, and trial preparation, with familiarity in e-discovery platforms such as Relativity, DISCO, and Everlaw.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects to completion, working with clients, experts, and other

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a commercial and construction litigation paralegal, Colorado preferred.
• Construction litigation experience is a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree and/or a paralegal certificate
• Previous law firm experience and/or in-house paralegal experience
• Knowledge of civil litigation rules and procedures, including those regarding court filings
• Superior organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several projects to completion on a deadline
• Conscientious, thoughtful, and proactive approach to tasks and workload management, including establishing priorities, working independently, and taking initiative when appropriate
• Proficiency in the standard collection of Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency with collection, production, and management of e-discovery, including substantial experience with litigation support databases (e.g., Relativity, DISCO, Everlaw, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interface with all levels within the firm and externally with clients and other professional advisors, as needed

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys with complex commercial litigation matters
• Collection, organization of, and management of case evidence and other materials, including electronic databases
• Reviewing, coding, organizing, and preparing document productions
• Drafting pleadings, other court papers, and discovery documents for attorney use
• Collection and maintenance of key document collections and witness materials
• Research court procedures, materials in related cases, and other investigation materials regarding cases, witnesses, and experts
• Trial preparation and support
• Communicating with clients, experts, and other third parties
• Electronic court filing (state and federal), preparation of materials for same
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Initiative

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

DISCO

Everlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Total Rewards

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Merit Increases
• On-the-Spot Monthly Bonus Program
• Workplace Flexibility Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match & Profit-Sharing Component
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage + Employer Premium Contribution
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development

Fennemore is a full-service business law firm with over 140 years of excellence, and a future defined by innovation. We are not your traditional law firm, and that's on purpose. With offices nationwide, we're breaking growth records as one of the fastest-growing firms in the country. We embrace change, set new standards for how a modern law firm operates, and create environments where both clients and colleagues thrive.

Our people-first philosophy is built on collaboration and creativity. Industry recognition for retention, workplace culture, and job satisfaction reflects that commitment.

We're proud to foster a strong sense of community, a genuine commitment to work-life balance, and a diverse and inclusive work environment where passionate professionals feel valued and supported.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys with complex commercial litigation matters
• Collection, organization of, and management of case evidence and other materials, including electronic databases
• Reviewing, coding, organizing, and preparing document productions
• Drafting pleadings, other court papers, and discovery documents for attorney use
• Collection and maintenance of key document collections and witness materials
• Research court procedures, materials in related cases, and other investigation materials regarding cases, witnesses, and experts
• Trial preparation and support
• Communicating with clients, experts, and other third parties
• Electronic court filing (state and federal), preparation of materials for same
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a commercial and construction litigation paralegal, Colorado preferred
• Construction litigation experience is a plus
• A bachelor’s degree and/or a paralegal certificate
• Previous law firm experience and/or in-house paralegal experience
• Knowledge of civil litigation rules and procedures, including those regarding court filings
• Superior organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several projects to completion on a deadline
• Conscientious, thoughtful, and proactive approach to tasks and workload management, including establishing priorities, working independently, and taking initiative when appropriate
• Proficiency in the standard collection of Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency with collection, production, and management of e-discovery, including substantial experience with litigation support databases (e.g., Relativity, DISCO, Everlaw, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interface with all levels within the firm and externally with clients and other professional advisors, as needed

Salary: $90,000-$107,000/year

Fennemore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all social, economic, and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply to our positions. Fennemore is dedicated to maintaining an atmosphere that promotes the diversity of personal backgrounds, experiences, abilities, perspectives, and ideas. If your experience and qualifications are close to what you see listed here – even if not a perfect match – please still consider applying. If you require assistance or need reasonable accommodations during any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal assigned responsibilities as needed.