Paralegal - LIT/TORT

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Location
Colorado-Denver
Description
With over 725 lawyers in 32 offices across the U.S., Dinsmore is committed to maintaining and developing a strong market profile. This is both to facilitate an understanding of the firm’s capabilities by current and prospective clients, and to support the recruitment of talented attorneys and business professionals. Dinsmore is seeking a Paralegal at our Denver, CO location who will support multiple attorneys in connection with Tort Litigation with an emphasis on construction defect. Responsibilities Perform high-quality billable work and record time in accordance with client/firm policy Perform high quality, billable work Conduct case research and investigation Analyze and summarize medical and other related records Manage collection, organization and production of electronic documents Drafting of discovery and subpoenas Work with expert consultants and witnesses Assist multiple attorneys through all phases of construction litigation Availability for limited travel to clients and other Dinsmore office Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned cases Handle all tasks associated with document production and distribution for attorneys Serve as a liaison between law firms, experts and other parties Prepare document chronologies, charts, diagrams, expert witness reports and timelines Assist in trial preparation, including organizing and preparing trial exhibits, trial notebooks and binders Assist attorneys with client depositions Perform high-quality billable work and record time in accordance with client/firm policy Perform high quality, billable work Conduct case research and investigation Analyze and summarize medical and other related records Manage collection, organization and production of electronic documents Drafting of discovery and subpoenas Work with expert consultants and witnesses Assist multiple attorneys through all phases of construction litigation Availability for limited travel to clients and other Dinsmore office Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned cases Handle all tasks associated with document production and distribution for attorneys Serve as a liaison between law firms, experts and other parties Prepare document chronologies, charts, diagrams, expert witness reports and timelines Assist in trial preparation, including organizing and preparing trial exhibits, trial notebooks and binders Assist attorneys with client depositions Requirements 3+ years’ experience with general tort, construction defect, insurance defense, and commercial litigation College degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or experience equivalent Perform high-quality billable work Expertise in assisting attorneys through all phases of litigation Possess the ability to prioritize and manage a diverse case load Attention to detail and accuracy, and confidentiality Possess strong technical and database skills Knowledge and experience with discovery and subpoenas Understanding of federal, state and local rules of civil procedure Electronic document management experience Willingness to learn and master new software Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team 3+ years’ experience with general tort, construction defect, insurance defense, and commercial litigation College degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or experience equivalent Perform high-quality billable work Expertise in assisting attorneys through all phases of litigation Possess the ability to prioritize and manage a diverse case load Attention to detail and accuracy, and confidentiality Possess strong technical and database skills Knowledge and experience with discovery and subpoenas Understanding of federal, state and local rules of civil procedure Electronic document management experience Willingness to learn and master new software Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team Salary Up to $90k Up to $90k Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted
Updated
Position
Paralegal
Practice Areas
Litigation
Experience
3+ years
Employer Type
Law Firm