Senior Litigation Paralegal

Summary/Objective

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and brings a strong combination of technical proficiency and litigation experience. Key qualifications include expertise in document organization, discovery management, trial preparation and support, docketing, and Bluebook cite checking.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, while 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.
• Cook up and oversee all aspects of trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, trial presentations, and onsite trial support.
• Finalize briefs by performing comprehensive legal and factual cite-checking, proofreading, compiling exhibits, and confirming adherence to applicable citation and filing requirements.
• Develop and maintain case-specific workflows and checklists to support efficiency, consistency, and defensibility in high-volume, multi-party matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required or a combination of education, certifications, and demonstrable work experience.
• 6+ years of litigation and trial experience, complex litigation is required.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools, including Westlaw.
• Expertise in researching and interpreting court rules to guide filing practices, as well as performing accurate Bluebook cite-checking of briefs.
• 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.

Work Environment

The team atmosphere is fostered not only by the lawyers, but by all members of the support staff. Our firm’s employees are proud of collaborating to service firm clients. Our commitment to teamwork allows us to tap multiple fields of experience from our range of practice areas, ensuring our ability to meet each client’s individual needs. Our team approach enables us to analyze a situation from several points of view until we uncover the advantage that makes the difference for our client.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including lunch hour. This is a full time position working from our Denver office. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly pay rate when the employee works more than 40 hours in a Sunday through Saturday work week. It is important to note that this is a hybrid position, requiring you to work three days in the office with the option of working two days from home following an initial on-boarding period.

Travel

Travel will be required for trials both within Colorado and out of state. It is expected that the team might handle 2-3 trials per year.

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000 – 110,000 annually. The final salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

• Standard benefits including health insurance, 401(k) contribution, and paid time off.
• Annual bonus potential based on firm performance.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 5:00 p.m. (MST) July 29, 2026.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the firm to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our firm.