Junior Paralegal

Wheeler Trigg Odonnell LLP•Denver, CO

8d•$67,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The firm seeks candidates who are passionate about high-stakes litigation and trial work, dedicated to delivering exceptional client service, and have a minimum of 3 years of legal experience. This position offers a unique opportunity for candidates seeking to expand their defense litigation expertise through hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced litigation paralegals.

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.
Requires a minimum of 3 years of legal experience.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage workloads effectively while maintaining a positive attitude.
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.
Strong Communication & Analytical Skills.
Experience in calendaring all deadlines and researching court specific rules.
Demonstrated ability to manage time and workload efficiently, which includes recording all billable time spent on case files and client matters.

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, 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.
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.