Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP is a law firm established in 1998, representing clients in high-stakes civil trials and litigation. The Assistant Paralegal will support the litigation team by managing case documents, preparing exhibits, and coordinating meetings while gaining hands-on experience in legal work.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining case management systems in accordance with firm guidelines
- Analyzing case documents to prepare subset compilations and indices for attorney review
- Preparing exhibits and binders for depositions and trials
- Drafting correspondence and professional email distributions
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings and depositions
- Assisting with collection and production of documents
- Maintaining litigation databases and providing database search support
- Conducting fact gathering research and assembling background information
- Organizing client files and preparing working notebooks
- Coordinating with his/her team to meet internal and client timeline requirements
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and professionalism
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree is preferred
- Paralegal certificate is preferred but not required
- 1–2 years of prior litigation and/or professional office experience is a plus
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) contribution
- Paid time off
Company Overview
Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell is a law firm that specializes in civil litigation and arbitrations. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://wtotrial.com.