Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Bachus & Schanker, LLC has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Litigation Paralegal to join its Litigation team in the Denver office.

This is an in-office position, Monday through Friday. The firm's founding goal was to level the playing field between the injured and large corporations, and the firm's core practice area is still Personal Injury law, and we are looking for a Paralegal to join our dynamic Litigation Team who shares our commitment to provide clients and team members with superior support.

Paralegals at Bachus & Schanker, LLC are fully involved in all aspects of their cases, from providing excellent client service to attending trial.

Our paralegals are part of a strong team that strives to be the very best. The successful candidate is a paralegal who is energetic, positive with a 'can do' attitude, and able to work independently.

Skills that support you working well under pressure in a fast-paced environment are absolutely essential.

Responsibilities :

Transition case file from pre-lit to litigation

Order litigation medical records for client

Assist in drafting both short form and long form complaints

File and serve complaints

Upload documents to client files

Track all case management orders and pretrial orders

Calendar deadline for plaintiff fact sheet

Complete plaintiff fact sheets

Calendar attorney review of plaintiff fact sheets

Serve plaintiff fact sheets on defendants

Assist in drafting and sending out request for production and interrogatories

Schedule depositions and mediations

Assisting in the drafting of subpoenas and service process

Follow-up with client on information needed for plaintiff fact sheet and other required productions

Schedule meetings with Experts and assist in the drafting and filing of Expert Disclosures

Mail client letters

Prepare co-counseling agreements

Prepare updates to co-counsel on cases

Respond to requests from co-counsel

Docketing and Calendaring

Organization and maintenance of case files

Assist with settlement distributions and lien resolution

Have strong work ethic and be able to work well in a fast pace environment; have great people skills as the position requires a great deal of client contact;

be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; have exceptional communication and written skills; have computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and legal software

Requirements :

• Must have ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office software programs and familiarity with records management systems
• Have knowledge of concepts, terminology, and procedures of litigation cases and trials
• Have a strong working knowledge of both State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Frequent communication with clients to provide case information and updates
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and meet deadlines
• Time management, professional communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team-based structure
• Outstanding proofreading skills
• Compassion, energy and enthusiasm
• Maintain focus and concentration throughout the day

Preferences :

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years of experience in a law firm setting as a Paralegal

Benefits :

• Compensation $60,000 - $75,000, DOE
• Company paid Employer Medical Insurance
• Company paid Employer Dental Insurance
• Company paid Employer Long Term Disability
• Company paid Employer Term Life, AD&D
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Cafeteria Plan including Dependent Care FSA, Parking FSA, Commuter FSA and HSA
• Additional Voluntary Individual and Family Term Life, AD&D

Please visit our website to learn more about us : www.coloradoLaw.net

Bachus & Schanker is committed to giving every client a superior experience by exceeding their expectations. This means having a positive can-do attitude, being helpful and friendly, and having a teamwork approach.

If you share our commitment to superior client service, we want to hear from you!

Any job offer made for employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Bachus & Schanker, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.