Litigation/Transaction Paralegal(5+ Years Experience)

Seeking to accelerate your career? Join our rapidly growing firm located in downtown Denver as a Full-Time Paralegal. Our firm prides itself on the following core values: work hard, play hard; absolute ownership; precision; respect; and master problem solving. We practice business law, employment law, civil litigation, estate planning, and personal injury.

We are looking for someone who wants long-term employment and a chance to grow with the firm. Candidates will have the opportunity to assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including motions drafting; document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations; fact checking; and trial preparation.

Benefits Offered:

• A highly competitive bonus program that rewards the ambitious.
• Firm covers 50% of Gold Level Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Firm covers 100% of $100,000 life insurance policy.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Flexible work schedule (in office 3-4 days per week).
• Casual work environment.
• On-site gym access.
• Weekly lunch provided.
• Monthly outings: sporting event tickets, concerts, comedy shows, top golf, etc.

 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; file motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis to attorneys.
• Interview clients and witnesses and prepare summaries of their statements.
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding dependability and reliability.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• 5+ years of paralegal experience.
• 2+ years of business law experience.