Paralegal (Denver, CO)

Paralegal (Denver, CO)

Location Denver, CO 80202 Date Posted November 11, 2026 Job ID 16001 Employment Type Contract To Hire Pay rate $40/hour

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Litigation Paralegal on behalf of a well-established, boutique law firm specializing in employment litigation, commercial litigation, and real estate matters. This is a full-time, contract-to-hire opportunity based in downtown Denver, CO, offering a hybrid schedule with three days onsite and two days remote per week.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to attorneys handling employment and commercial litigation matters. This individual will be responsible for managing court filings, maintaining litigation calendars, organizing case documents, and ensuring compliance with state and federal court procedures.

The ideal candidate brings strong litigation experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage deadlines and anticipate attorney needs. While employment litigation experience is preferred, the firm welcomes candidates with transferable litigation backgrounds and is willing to provide training in employment-specific matters.

PERKS:

• Competitive compensation ranging from $35-$40 per hour, depending on experience

• Hybrid schedule offering three days onsite and two days remote per week, subject to firm approval and business needs

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for a prompt transition to permanent employment

• Parking or public transportation assistance, with parking or an RTD pass available during the contract period

• Upon conversion to permanent employment, access to benefits including health insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling employment litigation, commercial litigation, and occasional real estate and corporate matters

• Prepare, organize, and electronically file legal documents with Colorado state courts, federal courts, and administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with applicable filing rules and procedural requirements

• Independently manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, hearings, discovery schedules, and filing requirements, proactively identifying upcoming deadlines and communicating priorities to attorneys

• Assist with discovery and document production, including organizing case files, Bates-stamping, confidentiality designations, document review, and preparation of materials for production

• Draft and prepare routine litigation documents, including initial disclosures, proposed orders, correspondence, and other legal filings, while proofreading documents for accuracy and completeness

• Provide occasional support with real estate transactions, corporate entity formation and maintenance, and Secretary of State filings, while collaborating with attorneys and administrative staff to ensure efficient workflow

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Litigation Legal Assistant, ideally with 3-5 years of hands-on litigation support experience; employment litigation experience is preferred but not required

• Demonstrated proficiency with Colorado state and federal court electronic filing procedures, litigation calendaring, court rules, and deadline management

• Experience with discovery support, document production, Bates-stamping, confidentiality designations, and electronic case file organization

• Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading abilities, organizational skills, and proficiency with legal technology and Microsoft Office applications

• Self-motivated, dependable, and proactive professional who can independently prioritize assignments, anticipate attorney needs, and contribute to a collaborative law firm environment; real estate and corporate support experience is a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position offers hourly compensation ranging from $35-$40, depending on experience and qualifications, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 per week.

This is a full-time, contract-to-hire position based in downtown Denver, CO, with a typical 40-hour workweek. The position requires a minimum of three days onsite per week, with remote flexibility subject to firm approval and operational needs.

The firm offers parking or public transportation assistance during the contract period. Upon conversion to permanent employment, benefits include paid time off, health insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and parking or an RTD pass.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair-chance, arrest-, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.