Senior Litigation Paralegal

Adams & Martin Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

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

Discretionary annual bonus

Starting PTO 18 days

Job summary

Prestigious law firm in Denver seeks an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join our team and support all phases of litigation, ensuring the team is prepared and trial-ready. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of large-scale litigation management, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent (paralegal certificate preferred), and strong proficiency with Relativity, iManage, and Westlaw.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills are essential, along with integrity and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing all phases of large-scale, complex litigation.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; paralegal certificate preferred.
• Defense experience and ability to track billable time; 1,450 hours annually.
• Commercial litigation or class action experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Relativity, iManage, and Westlaw.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, communication, and analytical skills.
• High integrity, ownership, accountability and hard-working attitude.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary case manager, overseeing all stages from intake to appeal, including tracking document productions and ensuring trial readiness.
• Docket and calculate deadlines across jurisdictions.
• Maintain electronic case files and manage large document productions using Relativity and other eDiscovery tools.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with accuracy.
• Assist in trial prep: organize exhibits, prepare witness materials, and attend trials as needed.
• Finalize case briefs with thorough cite checking (Bluebook) and compiling 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

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Integrity/Accountability

Time management

Billable-hours tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Paralegal certificate (preferred)

Tools

Relativity

iManage

Westlaw

Job description

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

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.

• 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 $90,000 - $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.