Senior Paralegal

Wheeler Trigg Odonnell LLP • Denver, CO

35d • $75,000 - $100,000 • 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 are ready to effectively manage complex caseloads from start to finish.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required or a combination of education, certifications, and demonstrable work experience.
• Requires a minimum of five years of experience managing all phases of complex litigation, including going to trial
• Proficiency in using legal research tools and software
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize a high-volume workload to meet time-critical deadlines
• Must possess very strong organizational and interpersonal skills and have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude
• Strong Communication & Analytical Skills
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, project ownership, personal accountability, and a strong desire to work hard.
• Ability to work with limited supervision, independently or with a team
• Experience billing time

Nice To Haves

• a paralegal certificate is preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary case manager, overseeing all stages of litigation from intake through appeal, including tracking document productions and ensuring the case file is complete and trial-ready
• Docketing and calculating deadlines, with experience in researching and interpreting court rules across various jurisdictions
• 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
• Assist in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness materials, creating PowerPoint slides, and attending trials as necessary.
• Finalize case briefs by performing thorough legal and factual cite checking, ensuring adherence to citation style (Bluebook), proofreading, and compiling relevant exhibits

Benefits

• health insurance
• 401(k) contribution
• paid time off
• annual bonus potential based on firm performance
• Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly pay rate when the employee works more than 40 hours in a Sunday through Saturday work week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior