Paralegal

POSITION SUMMARY:

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is seeking a seasoned paralegal with defense litigation experience to join our Denver office.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*1. Communicate with attorney and/or client to take instructions, obtain information, report on status of matters and otherwise support legal actions.
*2. Work with attorneys to draft and prepare all documentation required for various types of transactions as assigned.
*3. In some instances, responsible for clerical work in preparing documents.
*4. Organize, maintain, review, summarize, and analyze documents and records, compile information, and recommend course of action.
*5. Develop and maintain knowledge of statutes, court decisions and customs relating to legal procedures and practices in appropriate areas of law including filing procedures in all required states.
6. Prepare and oversee status checklists.
7. Assist attorneys in the preparation of filings pertaining to the specific areas of law.
8. Request and gather copies of documents from various sources as necessary.
9. Other duties and projects as assigned.

*Denotes essential functions of the position

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, advanced paralegal certificate preferred.

2. SKILLS: Minimum of 3 years experience handling complex defense litigation cases

• Ability to perform legal research;
• Ability to organize large volumes of diverse materials and draft complex documents;
• Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy;
• Ability to recognize legal/technical issues and effectively recommend course of action;
• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles;
• Basic computer skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $74,920.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Trial: 2 years (Required)
• Defense Litigation: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80202