Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Criminal Law Paralegal

A well-established boutique law firm in Boulder is seeking an experienced Criminal Law and Civil Litigation Paralegal to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working closely with attorneys and taking ownership of complex criminal matters from intake through resolution.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys throughout all phases of criminal cases, including pretrial, trial preparation, and post-trial matters

Manage case files, calendars, deadlines, pleadings, discovery, and correspondence

Assist with preparation, organization, and review of discovery and evidence

Conduct legal and factual research and assist with case development

Prepare drafts of pleadings, motions, subpoenas, notices, and other legal documents

Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, witnesses, investigators, and other parties

Assist attorneys with trial preparation, exhibits, witness materials, and courtroom logistics

Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files

Track case deadlines and ensure timely completion of filings and other case-related tasks

Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Qualifications

3+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in criminal defense or criminal law

Strong understanding of criminal litigation procedures and court processes

Experience with discovery, legal research, case management, and trial preparation

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases in a fast-paced boutique practice

Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with attorneys

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case-management technology

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive benefits package and bonus potential. This is a great position for someone who wants to work closely with clients and attorneys and manage the cases from start through trial.

Opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys on sophisticated criminal matters

Boulder location with a strong work-life balance. If you are an experienced criminal law paralegal looking for a hands-on role with a very prestigious and long standing Boulder boutique firm, we would love to hear from you. You can reach Director, View email address on us.fitly.work[dot][com] for immediate consideration!

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience, with preference for background in criminal law, criminal defense, or litigation-focused practice.
• Working knowledge of court procedures, litigation workflow, and the various stages of criminal matters.
• Experience supporting discovery, document preparation, case management, legal research, and trial preparation activities.
• Strong organizational ability with careful attention to accuracy, detail, and follow-through.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills suited to interaction with attorneys, courts, clients, and third parties.
• Ability to manage multiple active matters efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with attorneys and legal staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management or litigation support software.