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Legal Assistant/Paralegal Jobs in Denver, CO at Employment Law Firm
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Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will provide essential support across a wide range of legal areas, ensuring efficient case management and thorough research. Your contributions will help facilitate smooth legal operations, assist attorneys in preparing cases, and maintain organized documentation. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal expertise while supporting diverse practice areas within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and eager to grow their paralegal skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive legal research across multiple practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, workers’ compensation law, personal injury law, and general litigation.
- Assist with document review, drafting legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and correspondence with precision and attention to detail.
- Manage case files using document management systems like iManage and LexisNexis; ensure all files are up-to-date and properly organized.
- Support attorneys with procedural law knowledge by preparing filings for courts and agencies in compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate records of case activities using PCLaw and other legal case management software.
- Conduct legal research utilizing Westlaw and LexisNexis to gather pertinent information for ongoing cases or projects.
- Assist with client interviews and prepare summaries; support attorneys in client communication efforts while maintaining professional phone etiquette.
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy; transcribe dictations as needed; ensure all materials meet high standards of quality before submission.
Requirements
- Paralegal experience or equivalent legal administrative experience demonstrating familiarity with diverse practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, workers’ compensation law, personal injury law, and litigation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Proficiency in legal research tools including Westlaw and LexisNexis; experience with document management systems like iManage is preferred.
- Knowledge of procedural law requirements for court filings and administrative procedures across jurisdictions.
- Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; proofreading accuracy is essential.
- Experience with contract review, document review processes, data entry, filing systems, and clerical tasks within a busy law office environment.
- Ability to communicate professionally via phone and email; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills during client interviews or team collaborations.
- Familiarity with project management principles to support multiple ongoing cases efficiently.
Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values professionalism, precision, and continuous learning! This role provides an engaging environment where your organizational talents and legal research skills will directly contribute to successful case outcomes while advancing your career in the legal field.
Pay: $27.40 – $33.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80210
Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Company: Employment Law Firm
Location: Denver, CO
