Legal Assistant / Paralegal
About The Position
Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our Denver office. This hybrid role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys a blend of administrative and substantive legal work and wants to contribute meaningfully to an active civil litigation practice while working alongside experienced trial attorneys. This position supports a multi-state litigation docket focused on general liability and commercial matters, including premises liability, first-party property claims, commercial casualty matters, and trucking. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing both legal assistant and paralegal responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. This position provides both administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys handling complex civil litigation matters. You will play a key role in keeping cases organized and moving forward while also assisting with substantive legal tasks.
Requirements
- Prior experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a hybrid role within a civil litigation practice
- Experience with general liability or commercial litigation matters strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Colorado state and federal court procedures and e-filing systems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, scheduling, and file maintenance
- Assist with drafting, formatting, and filing pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
- Manage case files from inception through resolution, including document organization and tracking deadlines
- Coordinate and assist with discovery, including document collection, review, and production
- Prepare exhibits, binders, and materials for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial
- File documents in state and federal courts, including e-filing
- Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings
- Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and vendors as needed
- Support attorneys with deposition and trial preparation
- Maintain accurate case calendars and ensure compliance with deadlines
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Employee assistance and referral programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
