Career Opportunities
Associate Attorney (Boulder and Denver, CO)
Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your litigation skills and try complex cases to verdict? Knight Nicastro MacKay, LLC, a nationally renowned civil litigation firm, is seeking an associate with 4 to 7 years of litigation experience to join its growing practice in Colorado.
Who you are & what you will be doing:
The successful candidate is an experienced litigator interested in civil defense including representing Fortune 500 companies. He/She is capable of independently working-up complex casualty cases for trial and representing clients in the courtroom as part of the trial team. This position is not relegated to answering discovery and writing briefs. We are seeking litigators looking to depose key witnesses, conduct direct and cross-examinations of witnesses at trial, and handle oral arguments of motions before the Court.
If you are a strong litigator who enjoys closely collaborating with clients, developing creative solutions, and trying difficult cases, this position is for you. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE LICENSED IN COLORADO
KNM offers excellent benefits including:
Competitive compensation and the opportunity to advance within the firm, including partnership. Attorneys are also provided marketing budgets to assist them in their professional development.
Salary is negotiable based on experience and location. Salary Range: $120,000 – $155,000.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance-100% employer paid for employees.
- Short and long-term disability
- Company matching 401(k)-up to 4% of annual salary.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday time
- Paid parking or transportation reimbursement
- Cellphone reimbursement
- Marketing budget
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected].
Litigation Paralegal (Chicago, IL, Boulder/Denver, CO & Missoula, MT)
Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your litigation skills and work up complex cases? Knight Nicastro MacKay, LLC, a nationally renowned civil litigation firm, is seeking a paralegal with 4 to 7 years of litigation experience to join its growing practice.
Who you are:
The successful candidate is a self-starter who has strong analytical and organizational skills, the ability to prioritize work for multiple attorneys, and the ability to work well with team members. Experience with analyzing medical records is a plus. Must have excellent communication skills and function well in a fast-paced team setting.
What you bring:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel, as well as advanced skills with editing pdfs.
- Experience using case management software for file organization, document management and production.
- Experience using time/billing software to enter time is required. Firm minimum requirement is 1675 hours per year.
- Proficiency with e-filing (state and federal level), docketing, preparing disclosure and discovery documents, preparing basic motions, preparing for depositions and trials, and trial assistance.
- Able and willing to travel for trials. Required.
If you are an experienced paralegal who enjoys closely collaborating with attorneys, contributing to case strategy, and working up complex cases, this position is for you. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected].
KNM offers excellent benefits.
KNM offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and abilities. and excellent benefits including health, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and matching 401(k) participation.
Salary is negotiable based on experience and location. Salary Range: $42,000 – $85,000.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance-100% employer paid for employees.
- Short and long-term disability
- Company matching 401(k)-up to 4% of annual salary.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday time
- Paid parking or transportation reimbursement
- Cellphone reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 4 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Legal Administrative Assistant (Kansas City, MO)
Job Description
If you are a Legal Administrative Assistant looking for a new opportunity both challenging and rewarding, we invite you to join our growing regional litigation firm. Upon joining this team, you will enjoy a growth minded office culture, comradery among peers, and a variety of exciting tasks. You will spend your day contributing to the flow of the legal process while creating strong professional relationships with attorneys, staff and our amazing clients. KNM legal assistants perform critical tasks and are important contributors to the success of the firm.
Who you are:
The successful candidate is a team player who has strong organization skills to include time management, attention to detail, prioritizing, and multi-tasking. Other qualities include:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
- Mastery level proofreading and editing skills.
- Ability to successfully prioritize multiple projects and meet internal and external deadlines.
- Team player attitude and ability to perform additional tasks as required.
- Ability to anticipate needs and flexibility to manage changing priorities.
What you will be doing:
- Preparing correspondence and pleadings
- Calendaring
- E-Filing in state and federal courts
- Preparing trial documents
- Scanning and copying
- Scheduling meetings, depositions and making travel arrangements.
- Assisting KNM’s paralegals with follow up calls and medical requests.
- Assisting KNM’s CLE committee with its in-house CLE program, which includes scheduling CLEs, coordinating with the presenting attorneys, ensuring accreditation, and maintaining attorney CLE hours.
Experience you will bring:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a legal secretary, defense litigation firm preferred.
- Must have prior experience with litigation processes and be comfortable with the deadline driven nature of a litigation practice.
- Notary (preferred).
KNM offers excellent benefits including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Company matching 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday time
- Paid parking or transportation reimbursement
- Cellphone reimbursement
Salary is negotiable based on experience. Come join our growing team and let’s achieve success together. Salary Range is $41,000 – $76,000.
If you think this job is for you, please send your resume and 2 references with contact information to [email protected]
NOTE: This is not a paralegal position. We have great paralegals, now we need another great LAA!
Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Work Remotely
- No