Senior Paralegal - Class Action

Wheeler Trigg Odonnell LLP•Denver, CO

7d•$80,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This litigation position will join a team specializing in class action lawsuits, with an emphasis on proactive case management. The ideal candidate excels in fast-paced settings, possessing a blend of technical expertise and strong litigation experience. The candidate should also have a solid background in organizing documents, managing discovery, working in document databases, preparing and attending trials, docketing, and Bluebook cite checking.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is required or a combination of education, certifications, and demonstrable work experience.
6+ years of litigation and trial experience, class action experience is required.
Proficiency in legal research tools, including Westlaw.
Expertise in locating and interpreting court rules to guide the team on filing and a true love and reliance on Blue Book for cite-checking briefs.
Experience with iManage or a similar document management tool, as well as Relativity and other eDiscovery platforms

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary case manager, overseeing all stages of litigation from intake through trial and resolution, ensuring matters are organized, compliant, and trial‑ready.
Maintain well‑organized electronic case files and manage large‑scale document productions throughout the lifecycle of a matter, utilizing Relativity and other eDiscovery platforms.
Calculate, docket, and monitor deadlines by researching and applying court rules across multiple jurisdictions to ensure accurate calendaring and compliance.
Adhere to established firm systems, workflows, and iManage naming conventions.
Prepare and review legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents to ensure accuracy, compliance with court rules and formatting requirements, and precise Bluebook citations prior to filing.
Coordinate 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.
Assist with appellate filings when required, including supporting record preparation and ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and procedural requirements.
Collaborate closely with attorneys to support litigation strategy in class action and other complex litigation matters, exercising strong analytical judgment and clear communication.
Monitor the procedural posture of class actions to anticipate certification, discovery, and trial‑phase requirements and proactively surface issues to the legal team.
Maintain oversight of complex discovery workflows, including phased productions, privilege review coordination, and compliance with court‑ordered discovery protocols.
Develop and maintain case‑specific workflows and checklists to support efficiency, consistency, and defensibility in high‑volume, multi‑party matters.