Civil Litigation Paralegal - Eviction Focus

Dufford Waldeck

Civil Litigation Paralegal - Eviction Focus

Grand Junction, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Civil Litigation Paralegal – Eviction Focus Location: Grand Junction, CO Firm: Dufford Waldeck Dufford Waldeck is seeking a skilled and experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team in Grand Junction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation support and possess excellent organizational skills to manage eviction cases from inception through trial. If you're looking to make an impact in a fast-paced legal environment and play a key role in our litigation team, we encourage you to apply today. Apply now to join Dufford Waldeck—where your experience and dedication are truly valued. Responsibilities: • Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits • Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions • Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed • Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers • Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems Qualifications: • Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program, such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, or a Bachelor’s degree is desired • Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference • 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting • Excellent organizational and time-management skills • Proficient knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure for the County Court and Colorado Revised Statutes governing eviction procedures. • Recent experience with FEDs and related trial preparation. Compensation: $25 - $35 hourly