Senior Paralegal - Litigation

Ramos Law•Northglenn, CO

6d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Litigation Paralegal, you’ll manage a legal support team while maintaining a caseload of litigation matters from initiation through resolution. The role includes managing and coaching staff, overseeing case progress, and collaborating on case strategy and operational efficiencies. You’ll also draft and revise pleadings and discovery, coordinate filings and schedules, conduct legal research, and facilitate communication among clients, attorneys, and stakeholders to ensure compliance and trial readiness. The position is based in Northglenn, Colorado. It is regular, full-time employment, with occasional travel. The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000 per year.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of professional experience, education, or certification.
Ability to manage a caseload while leading a legal support team and ensuring performance, collaboration, and compliance with legal standards.
Leadership experience, including delegating tasks, providing feedback, and fostering a supportive and productive work environment.
Ability to communicate professionally and empathetically to support case development and client satisfaction.
Skill in organizing evidence, maintaining detailed case files, and conducting legal research to support pleadings, motions, and trial preparation.
Strong legal writing skills, including drafting and revising pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and professional legal correspondence.
Expertise with litigation procedures, including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and post-trial documentation.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail and ability to multitask accurately across casework and other responsibilities.
Proficiency with case management software, legal research platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Personal injury experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of litigation paralegals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
Coordinate workload distribution to support balanced caseloads and efficient case progression across the team.
Manage litigation cases from beginning to end, including organizing files, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with attorneys and the team.
Draft and revise pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and disclosures in compliance with court rules and attorney case plans.
Communicate with clients, attorneys, experts, witnesses, adjusters, and opposing counsel to provide updates, gather information, and resolve issues.
Collect, review, and summarize depositions, exhibits, medical records, bills, and discovery materials to support case strategy and trial preparation.
Coordinate court filings; schedule depositions and hearings; interface with courts; and maintain litigation calendars and deadline summaries.
Conduct legal research on case law, procedural rules, and jurisdictional requirements to ensure compliance and support attorneys.
Use case management software to manage discovery, organize files, track case values, and document work for accurate case files.
Collaborate with attorneys, the firm administrator, and other departments to improve workflows, enhance client service, and support strategic goals.