Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Segal McCambridge , a national litigation firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our Denver office. This hybrid role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys a blend of administrative and substantive legal work and wants to contribute meaningfully to an active civil litigation practice while working alongside experienced trial attorneys. This position supports a multi-state litigation docket focused on general liability and commercial matters, including premises liability, first-party property claims, commercial casualty matters, and trucking. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing both legal assistant and paralegal responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The Role This position provides both administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys handling complex civil litigation matters. You will play a key role in keeping cases organized and moving forward while also assisting with substantive legal tasks. What You’ll Do Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, scheduling, and file maintenance Assist with drafting, formatting, and filing pleadings, motions, and discovery documents Manage case files from inception through resolution, including document organization and tracking deadlines Coordinate and assist with discovery, including document collection, review, and production Prepare exhibits, binders, and materials for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial File documents in state and federal courts, including e-filing Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and vendors as needed Support attorneys with deposition and trial preparation Maintain accurate case calendars and ensure compliance with deadlines What We’re Looking For Prior experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a hybrid role within a civil litigation practice Experience with general liability or commercial litigation matters strongly preferred Familiarity with Colorado state and federal court procedures and e-filing systems Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems Strong written and verbal communication skills Proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently Why Segal McCambridge? Meaningful involvement in active litigation matters Mentorship and collaboration with experienced trial attorneys National platform with cross-office collaboration opportunities Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities Hybrid work environment based in our Denver office Collegial, team-oriented culture with strong work/life balance Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 401(k) with employer match Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health savings and flexible spending accounts Short- and long-term disability insurance Life insurance Paid time off and parental leave Professional development assistance Employee assistance and referral programs About Segal McCambridge Founded in 1986, Segal McCambridge has grown from a four-lawyer firm in Chicago into a national litigation firm with offices across the country, including Denver, Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, and more. We routinely defend Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation involving insurance coverage and bad faith, product liability, professional liability, construction, employment, environmental matters, and beyond. #J-18808-Ljbffr