Paralegal

This is NOT a work-from-home position. Must be willing to work in-office.

We're looking for an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented paralegal to support civil litigation processes for our legal team in Grand Junction, Colorado. You'll work in a variety of areas of law and with several different attorneys. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career, we want to hear from you. Please submit a resume and cover letter.

$25 - $35 hourly

• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
• Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
• Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings

• Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
• Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
• 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Founded in 1964 by DJ Dufford, our firm has evolved into Dufford Waldeck—a distinguished team of 18 attorneys specializing in civil legal matters.

For six decades, our attorneys have been dedicated practitioners in the federal and state courts of Colorado and Utah. The year 2022 marked a significant milestone as we opened a new office in Montrose, Colorado, further solidifying our regional presence.

Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated by prioritizing clients' best interests and delivering personalized service, while our diverse legal expertise reflects the depth of our dedication to client satisfaction.

http://www.dwmk.com