Assistant Paralegal
Open date - 4.15.2025
Expected Close Date - 5.31.2025
Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell ("WTO") was established in 1998 and currently numbers more than 100 lawyers. The firm represents sophisticated clients in high-stakes civil trials, appeals, and related litigation ranging from complex commercial to class actions to catastrophic torts. WTO lawyers have taken more than 1,100 trials and, arbitrations to verdict or award and hundreds of appeals to opinion in 45 states and Washington D.C., with exceptional results for our clients.
Summary/Objective
The firm seeks candidates who actively enjoy high-stakes litigation and trial work, are committed to providing superior client service, and wish to continue to learn and grow in their roles.
Assistant Paralegals on our litigation team will get hands-on experience. We are looking for people with strong organizational and time management skills, who want to eventually be able to manage a complex caseload from start to finish. A strong technology aptitude is key to this role.
Responsibilities:
- Assist litigation teams in all aspects of the case, including file maintenance and organization.
- Request and track medical and other records.
- Organize and manage large volumes of documents related to completed and ongoing cases.
- Track and Summarize case information under the direction of the Sr. Paralegal
- Maintain files and database records in an orderly and timely fashion.
- Organize records, documents, and correspondence into firm standard filing systems.
- Assist in trial preparation.
- Develops, maintains, and refines processes for the initial review of incoming cases, with guidance from the Sr. Paralegal
- Demonstrate ability to manage time and workload efficiently which includes recording all billable and non-billable time spent on case files and client matters.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree is preferred.
- A paralegal certificate is preferred, but not required.
- 1-2 years of prior litigation experience is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated organization skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Self-starter and able to work independently and as a part of a team environment.
- Great work ethic: results-oriented, disciplined, conscientious, thorough, and diligent.
- Organized and professional, with strong interpersonal skills
Work Environment
The team atmosphere is fostered not only by the lawyers, but by all members of the support staff. Our firm's employees are proud of collaborating to service firm clients. Our commitment to teamwork allows us to tap multiple fields of experience from our range of practice areas, ensuring our ability to meet each client's individual needs. Our team approach enables us to analyze a situation from several points of view until we uncover the advantage that makes the difference for our client.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including lunch hour. This is a full-time position working from our Denver office. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly pay rate when the employee works more than 40 hours in a Sunday through Saturday work week.
Travel
Travel is limited and primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be needed to attend conferences or other professional functions.
Salary Range: $53,000 - 56,000 annually. The final salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Additionally, the firm provides standard benefits including health insurance, 401(k) contribution, and paid time off, with annual bonus potential based on firm performance.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the firm to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our firm. We intend that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.