With a competitive salary range of $50,000 to $65,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, medical, paid time off, retirement, and vision, we are committed to investing in our employees and helping them succeed. Our firm values a positive work-life balance and offers a supportive and collaborative work environment. We also provide opportunities for professional growth and development through ongoing training and education.
H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Paralegal at Johnson Bakken Smith, . in Centennial, CO
H2: Exciting Opportunity for a Detail-Oriented Litigation Paralegal with Johnson Bakken Smith, .
- Compensation: $50,000 to $65,000 per year
- Full-time employment with benefits package including dental, medical, paid time off, retirement, and vision
- Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and supportive legal team
- Specializing in complex commercial claims, construction defect, aviation accidents, marijuana and industrial hemp, premises, products liability, contractual disputes, and insurance defense
- Responsibilities include assisting attorneys in preparing legal documents, organizing case files, managing litigation calendar, and more
- Requires 2 years of previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal, with experience in Construction and Aviation litigation a plus
- Must have strong knowledge of legal administrative procedures and practices, proficiency in legal case management software, and excellent organizational skills
- Opportunity for professional growth and development through ongoing training and education
- Notary a plus, but not required
Law firm Johnson Bakken Smith, . is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join their team in Centennial, CO. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $50,000 to $65,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package including dental, medical, paid time off, retirement, and vision. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal, with experience in Construction and Aviation litigation being a plus.
As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting the firm's attorneys in all aspects of the litigation process. This includes assisting with the preparation of legal documents, organizing case files, managing the litigation calendar, and more. The firm specializes in a variety of areas, including complex commercial claims, construction defect, aviation accidents, marijuana and industrial hemp, premises, products liability, contractual disputes, and insurance defense. This provides for a diverse and engaging workload, allowing you to continue growing and developing your skills as a paralegal.
To be successful in this role, candidates should have a strong knowledge of legal administrative procedures and practices, as well as proficiency in legal case management software. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are also crucial, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Familiarity with proofreading legal documents and drafting professional correspondence is also important. Experience with Clio for case management and Microsoft software, including Outlook, Sharepoint, and OneNote, is preferred.
At Johnson Bakken Smith, ., we value a positive work-life balance and offer a supportive and collaborative work environment. We believe in investing in our employees and providing opportunities for professional growth and development through ongoing training and education. Notary experience is a plus, but not required. Join our team and be a part of a forward-thinking law firm that specializes in complex and challenging cases.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Organize and maintain case files and documents
- Drafting and proof-reading legal documents such as contracts, motions and pleadings, and filing the same with a variety of courts
- Manage the litigation calendar and ensure all deadlines are met
- Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Prepare for depositions, hearings, and trials by organizing exhibits and witness materials
- Transcribe dictations and prepare accurate summaries
- Review and proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing trial binders and exhibits
- Keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes
- Tracking and submitting billable hours
Requirements:
- 2 years previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal
- Experience with Construction and Aviation litigation a plus
- Strong knowledge of legal administrative procedures and practices
- Proficiency in legal case management software
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product
- Familiarity with proofreading legal documents for errors or inconsistencies, and correcting grammatical errors
- Substantial experience drafting and revising professional correspondence
- Strong clerical skills, including filing, copying, scanning, and data entry
- Experience with Clio for case management a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft software including Outlook, Sharepoint, and OneNote
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat for document and bates label creation
- Notary a plus, but not required.
