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Litigation Paralegal
Lakewood, CO Temporary $25.00 - $34.00/hr Remote
Job Description

A great remote opportunity! Flexible hours and the option to go full time direct hire for the right fit!!

  • Support attorneys through all phases of litigation-from initial investigation, discovery, trial preparation, to post-trial and appeals.
  • Conduct factual investigations; interview clients and witnesses; gather and organize evidence.
  • Perform legal research-case law, statutes, rules-and summarize findings for attorneys.
  • Draft legal documents: pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, subpoenas; prepare discovery requests and responses.
  • Manage the discovery process: collect, review, code, index, and produce documents; prepare deposition summaries.
  • Organize and maintain case files and exhibits-physical and electronic-including evidence tracking.
  • Prepare for trial: assemble binders, create exhibits, coordinate witness logistics, prepare jury instructions.
  • Provide in-court support: manage exhibits, take notes, coordinate testimony, support attorneys during trial.
  • Monitor calendars, deadlines, and court filings; e-file documents with state/federal courts using CM/ECF systems.
  • Serve as liaison between attorneys, clients, experts, vendors, courts, and opposing counsel.

?? Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Paralegal certificate/Associate's/Bachelor's in Paralegal Studies; some require ABA-approved accreditation. [ottenjohnson.com]
  • Experience: Typically 1-3+ years of litigation experience; commercial litigation roles may require 3+ years. [lawcrossing.com], [ottenjohnson.com]

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Reference: JN -122025-411215