Paralegal
Denver, CO
About Wagstaff Law Firm
Wagstaff Law Firm is a National Personal Injury/Mass Tort law firm that specializes in helping those who have been injured by defective and dangerous products as well as defective medications. Depending on the circumstances, the manufacturer or distributor of the product can be held accountable for the defect that resulted in injury. Similarly, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can do a lot of good; they can also cause serious injuries. Even FDA-approved drugs have been known to cause dangerous side effects, leading to mass recalls.
Throughout the history of the free market, there have been cases of defective products, dangerous drugs, and manufacturing defects that have led to the unfortunate injury to or death of many people. Unfortunately, it can be incredibly difficult for one plaintiff to fight the legal counsel wielded by large corporations and entities due to the enormous amounts of money and resources available to them. In our increasingly interconnected society, we can easily share stories of being injured by a defective product and can mount group litigation against these negligent corporations. When many plaintiffs face repercussions and injuries due to the same defective product or act of negligence, it is most likely in their best interest to take part in mass tort litigation to increase their legal power and ability to fight monstrously large corporations and businesses. Mass tort lawsuits can involve thousands of individual clients who are seeking compensation for their injuries.
Job Description
Wagstaff Law Firm is seeking an articulate professional to join the firm as a Litigation Paralegal to help with our growing business. Join our wonderful legal team and have a great opportunity to learn the mass tort process while being part of a team of professionals. In order to succeed in this firm, you must have a strong work ethic; possess excellent writing and communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, good time management, and be as committed as we are to providing the best service for our clients. You will collaborate with attorneys in the mass tort process by reviewing documents and assisting in preparing client and expert witness depositions. The litigation paralegal maintains positive contact with clients and observes confidentiality of client matters; competently performs the litigation and general paralegal duties discussed below, and keeps accurate time records on a daily basis. Wagstaff Law Firm is a professional work environment with a casual dress code. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k plans are offered.
Essential Job Functions
- Prepare medical chronologies for cases
- Legal document review
- Observes confidentiality of all clients and the Firm
- Assist attorneys in deposition preparation
- Assistant in expert generation and preparation of expert report/discovery
- Organizes and maintains attorney trial documents, case notebooks, expert witness binders and exhibit lists
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents
- Work with attorneys on case status updates
- Collect case evidence and documentation
- E-filing in state and federal courts
- Draft court pleadings of various types
- Schedules and coordinates with defense, witnesses, experts, clients on depositions
- Monitors case calendars and court deadlines to meet deadlines
- Perform others duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
Position requires 2-3 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in mass tort. High school diploma required and Associate's degree or paralegal certificate preferred. Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English. Knowledge of legal terminology, research, docketing and electronic filings required. Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to prepare medical chronologies preferred. Document management experience preferred. Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with attorneys, supervisors, co-workers, subordinates, clients, and outside vendors. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are critical in addition to working well under tight deadlines. Scheduled work hours are 9 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday. Must be able to work overtime and travel.
Benefits
We value our employees' time and efforts. Salary starting from $30/hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K matching plus quarterly performance based bonuses
Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Wagstaff Law Firm. To apply, please send resume to [email protected]
Equal Employment Opportunity
Wagstaff Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wagstaff Law Firm provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law.