Junior Paralegal

Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell (WTO) is a Denver-based litigation firm established in 1998, representing sophisticated clients in high-stakes civil trials, appeals, and related litigation across the U.S.

About the role

The firm seeks candidates with a minimum of 3 years of legal experience who are passionate about high-stakes litigation and trial work. This position offers hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced litigation paralegals, with a focus on expanding defense litigation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage smaller matters while supporting Senior Paralegals on complex, high-stakes cases.
• Develop, maintain, and refine processes for the initial review of incoming cases to integrate materials into standard firm systems.
• Calculate, docket, and monitor deadlines by researching and applying court rules across multiple jurisdictions to ensure accurate calendaring and compliance.
• Maintain meticulous and organized case files, adhering to established firm systems, processes, and naming conventions.
• Prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with meticulous accuracy.
• Schedule and coordinate medical examinations, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Analyze, review, and organize documents and data from materials produced during discovery; prepare/coordinate document production and responses to discovery requests.
• Prepare cases for trial and attend as necessary.
• Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant work experience, along with a paralegal certificate obtained before or within a specified period after hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience.
• Experience working with federal/state court litigation cases.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools, including Westlaw.
• Experience with iManage or a similar document management tool, as well as Relativity and other eDiscovery platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize a high-volume workload to meet time-critical deadlines.
• Experience in calendaring all deadlines and researching court-specific rules.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and workload efficiently, including recording all billable time spent on case files and client matters.

Work Environment

The firm fosters a collaborative team atmosphere, where employees pride themselves on working together to service clients. The team approach enables the firm to analyze situations from multiple perspectives, ensuring tailored solutions for each client.

Schedule

• Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including a lunch hour.
• This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Denver, requiring three days in the office and allowing two days remote after an initial on-boarding period.
• Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek (Sunday through Saturday).

Travel

Travel is limited and primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be needed to attend conferences or other professional functions.

Pay

Salary range: $67,000 – $80,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) contribution
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus potential based on firm performance