Experience Required: 7+ Years | Mid-Senior Level | Employment Litigation (Defense)

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with 7+ years of complex litigation experience to join its Employment Litigation Group in Denver. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing complex cases, and is looking to join a collaborative team with high standards of professionalism and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of employment litigation, including federal and state court matters, agency proceedings, and internal investigations.
• Manage complex litigation files from inception through trial or resolution, ensuring deadlines, filings, and project milestones are met.
• Handle large-scale document reviews, productions, and case management tasks with Relativity or a comparable eDiscovery platform.
• Assist with drafting, formatting, and finalizing pleadings, discovery responses, deposition summaries, cite checks, and trial preparation materials.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and expert witnesses, maintaining clear and professional communication.
• Prepare and organize exhibits, chronologies, discovery indices, and case binders.
• Conduct legal and factual research using resources such as Westlaw, Lexis, and internal databases.
• Manage and maintain litigation calendars, including court deadlines, discovery schedules, and hearing dates.
• Support attorneys at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of complex litigation experience, preferably within employment litigation or another high-volume, complex practice area.
• Strong understanding of federal and Colorado state court rules, e-filing procedures, and litigation workflows.
• Mandatory proficiency with Relativity or a comparable eDiscovery review tool.
• Demonstrated experience handling substantial document productions and managing large datasets.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a national or multi-office firm environment.
• Familiarity with employment-related claims, agency charges, or internal investigations.
• Proficiency in additional litigation support tools (CaseMap, TrialDirector, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

The firm is offering a base salary of $90,000 - $115,000 commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits program, professional development resources, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

If you are qualified and interested in this Litigation Paralegal position in Denver, please apply with your resume.

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.