Paralegal - Commercial Litigation

Commercial Litigation Paralegal – Denver, CO Commercial Litigation Paralegal position in the Denver, CO office. Provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document preparation and production, preparation of fact development work product such as medical records and historical chronologies, database management, document review software analysis, docketing/case management, and overall client service. Responsibilities Learn/develop technical proficiency in e‑discovery database use and management; AI software tools; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance. Independently organize and manage files. Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials and related proceedings, and attend the same if needed. Pre‑trial preparation and trial attendance. Prepare draft pleadings and discovery. Coordinate filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service. Collect and summarize medical, corporate and/or other records. Assist with calendaring/docketing. Work with attorneys in multiple offices. Act as a liaison between clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication of case information and production of materials. Stay informed of developments in the Commercial Litigation practice areas and the Paralegal industry. Attend and participate in internal CLEs. Anticipate attorney needs. Serve as a mentor to a Paralegal Assistant, or more junior Paralegal, as needed. Familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI and ability to learn and implement new AI preferred. Meet annual billable hour target of 1500. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Relativity or document review software experience. Trial preparation and attendance. Colorado and California litigation experience preferred. Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred. Significant, substantive legal‑related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at the discretion of the Managing Director. Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times. Experience with Relativity and other litigation support technology. Excellent organizational, time‑management and prioritization skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands. Ability to produce an acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product. Ability to exercise good judgment at all times by making sound and practical decisions; ability to assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines. High level of professional integrity required; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Demonstrates reliability and delivers on commitments. Proven success working in a fast‑paced, continually changing environment. Ability to independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal. Compensation and Benefits Compensation ranges in Colorado: $85,000 - $120,000. Bonus opportunities are non‑guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full‑time employees receive medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; pre‑tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; employee assistance program; paid time off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more. EEO Statement EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only. #J-18808-Ljbffr Husch Blackwell LLP