Loevy + Loevy is a nationally recognized civil rights law firm. We have achieved historic results in difficult cases involving wrongful convictions, prisoners’ rights, police misconduct, whistleblower protection, data privacy, and transparency cases. We are now accepting applications for a Paralegal Position.
Required:
- Passion for civil rights and social justice
- Impeccable organization and self-management
- Hard-working attitude
- Great attention to detail
- Curious with a strong desire to learn
- Flexibility with schedule – late nights are sometimes required for certain filings and trials
- Persistence in overcoming external obstacles
- Strong interpersonal skills/gets along well with others
- Conflict resolution
- Cool under pressure (able to think and respond rather than react in haste)
- Strong communication skills (oral, written, email)
- Creative and agile problem solver in a fast-moving litigation environment
- Computer and document management skills
- Proficiency Microsoft Word, Adobe, Google Drive, Excel
- Strong writing, editing and proofing skills
- Strong commitment to ethics, justice, teamwork and respect for human dignity
- Litigation paralegal experience (or comparable project assistant/legal assistant/other titled roles in fast paced litigation environment)
Desired:
- Experience in database administration and/or project management
- Bachelor’s Degree or significant litigation experience
- Flexibility with schedule
- Spanish language proficiency
The paralegal position will primarily entail supporting our attorneys on their cases, with both administrative and substantive work. Typical tasks include managing case files and case calendars; supporting document production and review; handling electronic filing; drafting and proofreading documents; conducting research; interacting with clients, other lawyers, community supports, and governmental entities; indexing documents; creating tables of authorities; learning local rules in multiple jurisdictions; developing case timelines; creating witness files; supporting trials and depositions; making travel arrangements; and answering phones.
We are looking for people who will bring diligence, creativity and compassion to their work and who share our values of working in a collaborative, client-centered environment to advance the public interest. This is a collegial environment and a great place to work, but you will definitely be busy, and candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, often on tight deadlines, and across multiple time zones.
For more information about Loevy & Loevy, please visit www.loevy.com. To apply to this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Hiring@loevy.com using “Paralegal Position” as your subject line.
About Loevy + Loevy
Loevy + Loevy is a civil rights law firm fighting for justice, accountability, and transparency across the United States. We take on the nation’s most difficult public interest cases, advocating in and outside the courtroom to secure justice for our clients and to hold officials, governments, and corporations accountable.
Over the past few decades, Loevy + Loevy’s legal advocacy has had a sizable impact on civil rights in the United States. We have uncovered widespread practices of police and prosecutorial misconduct in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Boston; won record-breaking wrongful conviction verdicts for the innocent; forced the public release of pivotal police video footage and unredacted the Mueller report; secured verdicts and injunctions for prisoners denied their civil rights; and successfully won class actions on behalf of Black Lives Matter protestors.
Loevy + Loevy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from first-generation professionals. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or national origin. Should any accommodations be required at any stage of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of this position, please let us know.
Salary
$55,000-65,000/ year (DOE) plus competitive bonuses
Location
Boulder, CO
Hybrid — 3 days/week in office
