Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal

Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Compensation: $85,000 - $115,000 DOE

Schedule: Full-Time

About the Role

A growing Denver law firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice. This position will work closely with attorneys handling insurance defense matters, including personal injury, premises liability, construction defect, transportation, and general civil litigation cases. Insurance defense and litigation-focused paralegals remain among the most in-demand legal professionals in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume insurance defense caseload from inception through trial
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Coordinate and manage document production and discovery responses
• Review and summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and claim files
• Maintain case calendars and litigation deadlines
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and hearings
• Prepare attorneys for trial, including exhibit and witness preparation
• File documents in Colorado state and federal courts
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Insurance defense experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Colorado state and federal court procedures
• Experience with e-filing and case management systems
• Strong understanding of discovery and trial preparation
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Personal Injury Defense
• Premises Liability
• Construction Defect Litigation
• Transportation/Auto Liability Defense
• Medical Malpractice Defense
• eDiscovery and document review platforms

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Bonus potential

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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.