Current Opportunities
Litigation Attorney
At the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya it is our Mission to have a continued commitment to SMART, AGGRESSIVE, and COMPASSIONATE representation to keep us in business, bear us esteem in the legal community and allow us the honor in defending and protecting the rights of those injured. It is this culture that makes us an organization that you would be proud to contribute your time, energy, and talents towards. It is also a culture that YOU will create, maintain, and ultimately own as a part of your Human Experience within the family of the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya. We offer meaningful work, purpose and reason for the work YOU will be doing in a positive work culture with an open-door policy in a great team environment.
We are currently looking to add an experienced personal injury attorney to our litigation team. The candidate we are looking for is a motivated self-starter with 2-10 years of experience in Personal Injury litigation and enjoys all aspects of trial work. Our firm takes a very personal hands-on approach with our clients to obtain the best possible results for their case. We strive for high standards of representation and overall client satisfaction, and YOU will be instrumental in meeting these goals.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Create relationships with clients and guide them through the litigation process
- Work with clients and medical providers regarding medical treatment
- Work with opposing counsel and the courts system
- Research case law, statutes, jury verdicts, etc.
- Prepare Demands, Motions, Discovery, Disclosures, etc.
- Participate in Mediations, Depositions and Trial
Qualifications/Skills:
- A minimum of two – ten years of hands-on experience as a personal injury attorney with a working knowledge of personal injury law in Colorado.
- Must possess strong written, analytical, and organizational skills (fluent in written and spoken English).
- Professional Writing Skills: able to draft professional documents that are free of grammar and spelling mistakes.
- Excellent People Skills: able to deal empathetically with clients who are injured and scared, while still maintaining professionalism. Must be aware of and sensitive to cultural differences.
- Competent Computer Skills: able to learn new programs quickly and accurately. Needles database experience is a plus.
- Strong Critical Thinking Skills: able to problem solve, follow instructions, be creative, use discretion, ask questions when necessary and be detail oriented.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Must be able to work as part of a team.
- Must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.
- Must be able to work full time in office and be fully vaccinated
Salary range – $100 – $200K
All inquiries are strictly confidential. Interested parties should email a resume, professional references and cover letter stating your interest in this position and pertinent experience to ddunhill@dlslawfirm.com. A job offer made to a candidate for this position will be contingent upon completion of an appropriate background check.
Junior Litigation Attorney
We are currently looking to add a junior personal injury attorney to our litigation team. The candidate we are looking for is a motivated self-starter with 1-2 years of experience in Personal Injury Litigation and enjoys all aspects of trial work. Our firm takes a very personal hands-on approach with our clients to obtain the best possible results for their case. We strive for high standards of representation and overall client satisfaction, and YOU will be instrumental in meeting these goals. We offer a collaborative work environment with the opportunity to grow as an attorney in personal injury law. The firm values and respects all employees and nurtures a work environment in which our employees enjoy working with each other and working hard together toward the ultimate goal of improving our client’s lives. This is a full-time office position.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Create relationships with clients and guide them through the litigation process
- Work with clients and medical providers regarding medical treatment
- Work with opposing counsel and the courts system
- Research case law, statutes, jury verdicts, etc.
- Prepare Demands, Motions, Discovery, Disclosures, etc.
- Participate in Mediations, Depositions and Trial
Qualifications/Skills:
- 1 – 2 years of hands-on experience as a personal injury attorney with a working knowledge of personal injury law in Colorado strongly preferred.
- Must possess strong written, analytical, and organizational skills (fluent in written and spoken English).
- Professional Writing Skills: able to draft professional documents that are free of grammar and spelling mistakes.
- Excellent People Skills: able to deal empathetically with clients who are injured and scared, while still maintaining professionalism. Must be aware of and sensitive to cultural differences.
- Competent Computer Skills: able to learn new programs quickly and accurately. Needles database experience is a plus.
- Strong Critical Thinking Skills: able to problem solve, follow instructions, be creative, use discretion, ask questions when necessary and be detail oriented.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Must be able to work as part of a team.
- Must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.
- Must be able to work full time in office and be fully vaccinated
Salary range – $60 -90K
Legal Assistant
Fast paced law office specializing in Personal Injury seeks a candidate to fill an available position for a full time Legal Assistant in our Litigation department. Our firm takes a very personal hands-on approach with our clients to obtain the best possible results for their case. We strive for high standards of representation and overall client satisfaction.
We operate in a true team environment while working on cases that make a difference. This is an excellent opportunity to join a boutique Personal Injury practice and work in a dynamic atmosphere while enjoying the benefits of a small law firm.
Desired Skills:
- Strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly
- Extraordinary attention to detail, accuracy on time-sensitive, high-profile documents
- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
- Basic understanding of personal injury legal procedures as a result of work experience in a personal injury law firm and/or completion of a paralegal certificate program
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with docketing, court procedures, time management, and deadline orientation
- High level of proficiency with Word and Outlook, experience with Excel and PowerPoint
- Outstanding interpersonal and administrative skills
- Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure
- Must possess a willingness to learn and exhibit flexibility in a fast-paced environment
- Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently
Duties/Description of Job:
Support litigation team, which includes litigation attorneys and litigation paralegal by ensuring that cases are up to date with scheduling events, litigation and supportive documents are saved and up to date in file, and calendar is up to date.
- Supporting 2 Litigation attorneys and 1 Litigation Paralegal
- Assisting the Litigation Paralegal with daily duties, primarily scheduling and docketing
- Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
- Filing documents in state and federal courts
- Calendaring case deadlines, hearings, meetings, and other events
- Researching court rules and requirements
- Organizing files and documents
- Providing case status updates to clients
- Preparing letters, memos, etc.
- Performing other duties as needed
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Bilingual candidate is a plus (English/Spanish)
- Knowledge of Needles case management system is a plus
- Personal injury law: 1 year minimum preferred
PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal to be the backbone of our trial team for a fast-paced Personal Injury practice. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including conducting interviews, legal research, document filing and attending trials. Strong knowledge of Colorado and Federal Court systems, policy deadlines and rules of civil procedure. This is an in office full time position.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in personal injury litigation
- Proven working experience as a Litigation Paralegal
- Excellent organizational, communication, writing, and research skills along with attention to detail
- Extensive trial experience and mediation preparation
- Knowledge of state and federal statutes, rules, and procedures
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and litigation documentation
- Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive computer and database expertise
- Needles Case Management knowledge a plus
- Spanish speaking individual a plus
Salary commensurate with experience. All inquiries are strictly confidential. Interested parties should email a resume, professional references and cover letter stating your interest in this position and pertinent experience to ddunhill@dlslawfirm.com. A job offer made to a candidate for this position will be contingent upon completion of an appropriate background check.
Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Paralegal
Job Description
Fast-paced law office specializing in Personal Injury seeks a candidate to fill an available position for a full-time Personal Injury Paralegal. We are looking for an outstanding candidate with a working knowledge of the claims process, preparation of demands and knowledge of personal injury law in Colorado. Must be able to communicate clearly with the clients, able to draft professional letters and learn new programs quickly. Needles experience a plus. We are excited to add a new member to our dynamic team!
Paralegal Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Create relationships with clients and guide them through the case process
- Work with clients and medical providers regarding medical treatment
- Work with attorneys to develop demand letters and research damages
- Utilize existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases
Qualifications/Skills:
- A minimum of three years’ experience as a personal injury paralegal (working knowledge of the claims process, preparation of demands and personal injury law in Colorado)
- Excellent communication skills (fluent in written and spoken English)
- Excellent People Skills: able to deal empathetically with clients who are injured and scared, while still maintaining professionalism. Must be aware of and sensitive to cultural differences. Must be able to work as a team.
- Professional Writing Skills: able to draft professional letters that are free of grammar and spelling mistakes.
- Competent Computer Skills: able to learn new programs quickly and accurately. Needles experience is a plus.
- Strong Critical Thinking Skills: able to problem solve, follow instructions, be creative, use discretion, ask questions when necessary and be detail oriented.
- Ability to speak and write Spanish a plus.
Salary commensurate with experience. All inquiries are strictly confidential. Interested parties should email a resume, professional references and cover letter stating your interest in this position and pertinent experience to ddunhill@dlslawfirm.com. A job offer made to a candidate for this position will be contingent upon completion of an appropriate background check.