Paralegal Office of General Counsel

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP•Denver, CO

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Paralegal for our Office of General Counsel in our Denver or Chicago office. This position will be part of our team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients. At Kilpatrick we are one team where each person plays an integral role in serving the needs of our clients. The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, and commitment to the community. Under the supervision of the Chief Legal Officer, this position will provide comprehensive across all functions of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), including risk management and loss prevention, client intake, compliance and governance, and professional responsibility and ethics. The paralegal will operate as part of a team of attorneys and support staff to provide a high level of service to both internal and external clients.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment which includes progressive responsibility in managing multiple and complex matters and demonstrated trustworthiness.
Maintain confidentiality of client, firm and personnel information.
Demonstrate integrity, discretion and trustworthiness.
High level of proficiency with technology including iManage/Filesite, Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw and other internet research tools.
Demonstrate ability to learn new tasks, such as integrating generative AI ethically and responsibly into certain portions of work.
Ability to perform well under pressure.
Respectful to other individuals working directly or indirectly with them.
Reliable and dependable team player.
Must be a good planner who is very detail-oriented and has the ability to organize and prioritize.
Should be action- and results-oriented.
Ability to handle numerous responsibilities simultaneously and adjust to changing priorities.
Skilled at tailoring written and verbal communication to suit varied audiences and contexts, fostering clarity and mutual understanding..
Work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree preferred.
Knowledge of intellectual property or litigation practice areas and workflows preferred.
Law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish, refine, and maintain highly organized systems for document management, ensuring all OGC materials (working, form, and final) are accurately indexed, accessible, and up to date with appropriate security levels.
Design and implement streamlined processes that improve workflow efficiency, reduce friction, and support scalable legal operations.
Manage dockets and critical deadlines, proactively monitoring email inbox, calendars to support timely completion of all obligations
Maintain agendas for meetings and track open action items
Draft and coordinate project-related documents using attorney input and legal research; incorporate feedback with precision and attention to detail
Serve as a central liaison between OGC, firm attorneys, and professional staff to drive alignment and advance key initiatives
Work with Firm’s Executive Risk (Insurance) Deputy General Counsel to prepare the Firm’s annual insurance applications and supporting materials, track, organize and maintain all related documents, and assist with research, review and coordination regarding other Executive Risk-related information.
Conduct research, review materials, and assist in the coordination of Executive Risk and insurance-related matters
Collaborate with attorneys and stakeholders to review client Outside Counsel Guidelines; track, summarize, and maintain related documentation while ensuring alignment with firm standards
Independently manage multiple complex projects, driving them forward from initiation through completion with minimal oversight