Paralegal

Ritsema Law

Paralegal assisting lawyers with litigation and case management at Ritsema Law. Responsibilities include document preparation and scheduling across multiple states in a remote setup.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, case management, and legal documentation, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Capable of managing critical deadlines and effectively communicating with attorneys to ensure smooth case progression.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Workers' Compensation Defense ExperienceMicrosoft Office MasteryAdobe Acrobat ProficiencyCase Management Billing Tools ExperienceParalegal Certificate

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Hard Skills

Litigation SupportCase ManagementLegal Document PreparationDocketing ManagementFile OrganizationIndexing Medical RecordsScheduling HearingsCreating Case ReportsPreparing Legal MotionsProfessional Correspondence

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

CenterbaseNetDocs

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

LitigationCase ManagementWorkers' CompensationLegal CorrespondenceMedical Examinations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience in workers' compensation defense is highly preferred.
Mastery of Microsoft Office (specifically Word) and Adobe Acrobat is required.
Experience with case management billing tools like Centerbase and NetDocs is beneficial but not required.
A Bachelor's degree or a Paralegal Certificate is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

3 comprehensive medical plans available.
Comprehensive dental and vision care packages.
Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) options.
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
401(k) savings plan and Profit Sharing options available after meeting eligibility periods.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave allotments.