Description
About Us
Ritsema Law is a premier, multi-state workers' compensation insurance defense law firm proudly representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators across Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Florida, and Arizona. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. To support our growing team in Denver, we offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a flexible work schedule within a supportive, casual office environment!
Core Responsibilities
Assisting attorneys in all phases of litigation and case management.
Creating case reports, summaries, and legal documents tailored to specific case documentation.
Preparing professional correspondence and basic legal motions.
Scheduling prehearing conferences, hearings, and settlement conferences.
Coordinating and scheduling independent medical examinations and appointments.
Organizing file materials and indexing voluminous medical records chronologically.
Managing the firm's docketing and calendaring systems to track critical litigation deadlines and events.
Communicating proactively with supervising attorneys regarding task statuses and case updates.
The right candidate for this position possesses the following skills:
Organizational Excellence: Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Communication Mastery: Superb verbal and written communication skills, including flawless grammar and spelling.
Resilience: Ability to thrive under pressure and multitask efficiently within a high-volume litigation environment.
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: Prior experience in workers' compensation defense is highly preferred.
Software Proficiency: Mastery of Microsoft Office (specifically Word) and Adobe Acrobat is required.
Legal Tech: Experience with case management billing tools like Centerbase and NetDocs is beneficial but not required.
Education: A Bachelor's degree or a Paralegal Certificate is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 / year (commensurate with experience).
Health Insurance: 3 comprehensive medical plans available.
Dental & Vision: Comprehensive dental and vision care packages.
Life & Disability: Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) options.
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Retirement Planning: 401(k) savings plan and Profit Sharing options available after meeting eligibility periods.
Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave allotments.