Paralegal – Federal Civil Litigation Support

Austin-Hollins & Associates (AHA)/(ELG) is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), District of Colorado. The selected candidate will assist Assistant U.S. Attorneys with federal civil litigation involving cases filed against the federal government. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, writing, organizational, and computer skills, along with the ability to manage extensive documentation and meet court-imposed deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, organize, and manage large volumes of emails, legal documents, and case records.
• Maintain spreadsheets and databases for case information and documentation.
• Gather factual information from federal agencies, court records, public records, and other sources.
• Review, analyze, and summarize court pleadings, court orders, transcripts, and other case materials.
• Draft memoranda, summaries, and other litigation-support documents as needed.
• Conduct factual and legal research to support attorneys.
• Track court-imposed deadlines and assist with compliance with court orders.
• Coordinate with federal agencies to locate, organize, and obtain relevant information.
• Assist with preparing pleadings, briefs, presentations, exhibits, charts, and materials for hearings.
• Provide technical and document-production support, including scanning, organizing, and marking exhibits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant paralegal, legal support, or litigation-related work experience.
• Strong written communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with computer applications, document management, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to review and organize large volumes of documents accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.

Preferred Qualification: Experience reviewing extensive case files, supporting litigation, or assisting attorneys with legal research and document preparation.

Work Schedule and Location

• Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.
• Federal holidays excluded.
• On-site work at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Colorado, located at 1801 California Street, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202.
• The position requires working in an office environment and performing occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying of small office items.

Security Requirement
The selected candidate must meet the applicable Department of Justice security requirements and obtain or possess the appropriate DOJ security clearance, as required for the position.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an updated resume highlighting relevant paralegal experience, legal research and writing skills, litigation support experience, and document management capabilities. Please ensure your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience, knowledge, and professional certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Austin-Hollins & Associates is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable law.