Litigation Paralegal

Caplan and Earnest is a midsize law firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Our attorneys and staff work in a collaborative environment to provide our clients with the best solution to their legal needs. Our focus is on delivering quality legal work and support to clients while providing employees a great work environment that supports integrity, respect, and professional growth.

We are looking for a team player to join our litigation group as a paralegal.  Our paralegal performs the following responsibilities:

Prepare, organize, and draft legal documents.

• Experience creating and editing documents, such as motions, pleadings, disclosures, depositions, and other litigation documents.
• Experience in taking a case from initial contact through trial preparation and completion.
• Filing documents with courts and other required parties.
• Conduct research and compile case information.

Organize, review, and manage all case files and deadlines.

• Assist attorneys and clients by obtaining necessary documents.
• Review and organize case documents.
• Maintain and update client electronic files.
• Assist attorneys by managing all case organization, calendaring, appointments, and case deadlines.
• Assist attorneys with organizing meetings with witnesses and legal experts.

Draft and manage correspondence for attorneys.

• Draft and compose all communications.
• Ensure appropriate attachments are included in the correspondence.
• Prepare letters, memos, and other communications.
• Work with clients to obtain documents and set up appointments.

10+ years’ experience as a civil litigation paralegal or related experience.

Excellent research and writing skills.

Strong review and proof-reading skills of legal documents.

Excellent attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Experience with electronic trial management software preferred.

The salary range is $70,000 to $90,000 based on experience.