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Very Experienced Legal Writer – Independent Contract Attorney
Bachus & Schanker, LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Very Experienced Legal Writer – Independent Contractor to join its team supporting the firm’s clients. Bachus & Schanker is a growing personal injury law firm with an immediate need for a professional who shares our commitment to provide the firm’s clients with superior support.
This position requires an attorney that will work for our firm on a job-by-job basis as an independent contractor, which means we will present the job to you with a deadline and you will either accept or reject the job. Once you perform work for a case, we keep you on that case until it is resolved. We currently have two writers who perform nearly 100% of their work for the firm and we need a third writer to take on work. You will be paid at an agreed-upon hourly rate on a Net 30 basis, regardless of the case outcome. No court appearances are necessary. You can work remotely from anywhere. If you wish to have an office, we can negotiate that as well.
Qualifications
Superior and Very Experienced Writing Ability
Appellate and Supreme Court Experience
Complex Motions Practice
Pre-Suit Case Manager
Do you love people? Do you love your community? Are you fulfilled by helping people through difficult times?
If so, our Case Manager I role may be for you.
Our Case Managers are dedicated to each and every client, helping them through the recovery process and insurance claims process after suffering an injury through no fault of their own. Being involved in a car wreck is an incredibly traumatic event. When clients come to Bachus & Schanker, they are injured, and they are scared. On top of that, they are being bombarded by the insurance companies trying to settle with them for less than the full and fair value of their claim. As a Case Manager, you will work closely with the clients to answer their questions and unload the burden of this complicated and confusing process. As a Case Manager, you will also work closely with the attorneys to put together the strongest case we can in order to get our clients a full and fair outcome.
Key Responsibilities Include
You will be the relationship and trust builder with our clients.
You will regularly communicate with the clients and answer their questions.
You will capture information about your client’s story and what they had to endure as a result of someone else’s negligence.
You will strategize with the attorneys and prepare information for them about your client’s case.
Meeting and exceeding client expectations on the daily (you’re the kind of person who’s proud of your 5-star Uber rating)
Working well under pressure (like the song) — you can rock it out with short deadlines
About Bachus & Schanker
Bachus & Schanker, LLC is Colorado’s injury law firm. Our practice is devoted exclusively to the representation of individuals and families who suffer injury or death caused by the negligent or reckless conduct of others. Our community is very important to us. Not only do we focus on making our community a safer place, we also give back to our community. The Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation is a non-profit organization that is committed to supporting our community and those affected by life-changing tragedies.
Bachus & Schanker, LLC was founded to help level the playing field – our goal is to give our clients and their families the resources available through our firm to take on the powerful insurance companies by providing them with access to legal services and a level of representation previously available only to large corporations. We are committed to using our knowledge, innovation, and resources to achieve justice. Many firms advertise that they handle personal injury cases, but only a few actually litigate cases and are willing to go to trial when necessary – litigation is the foundation of our firm.
Why You Should Work Here
You will have an amazing opportunity to help people through some of the most difficult times in their lives.
You will gain valuable experience in a variety of professional disciplines – you will be learning about the law, medicine, insurance and business practices.
You will work with a fantastic team of case managers and lawyers that are constantly innovating and evolving to provide the best service possible for our clients.
If you are looking for a job that is boring and easy, you won’t find that here. We put 110% into everything we do. Greatness is achieved through hard work, discipline, and sacrifice, and we are determined to be great. Long days and late nights happen – that is what coffee is for.
Our passion truly is justice and it is an honor to represent members of our community. If you would like to be part of a Colorado’s injury law firm, then we can’t wait to hear from you.
Qualifications
Embody empathy, resourcefulness and drive
Have an extreme attention to details
Exhibit almost obsessive organizational abilities
Have a fastpaced work ethic that allows you to meet tight deadlines (24 hour deadline with a to-do list a mile long? No problem!)
Committed to providing superior customer service with excellent communication skills in person and on the phone.
Competency in word processing, databases and email
Ability to organize, monitor, and track numerous ongoing and one-time activities, events and projects
Ability to logically solve problems with little supervision
Discretion in handling and communicating sensitive information
A positive attitude and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
Ability to understand complex legal and medical issues
Previous experience as an insurance adjuster or social worker (preferred, but not mandatory)
Previous experience working for a law firm or medical office (preferred, but not mandatory)
Has a bachelor’s degree (preferred but will consider applicable work experience in lieu of a degree).
Litigation Paralegal
Bachus & Schanker, LLC has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Litigation Paralegal to join its team. The firm’s founding goal was to level the playing field between accident victims and large insurance companies, and the firm’s core practice area is still Personal Injury law and we are looking for a Paralegal to join our dynamic Litigation Team who shares our commitment to provide clients and team members with superior support.
Litigation paralegals at Bachus & Schanker, LLC are fully involved in all aspects of their litigation cases, from providing excellent client service to attending trial. Our paralegals are part of a strong team that strives to be the very best. The successful candidate is a paralegal who is energetic, positive with a ‘can do’ attitude, and able to work independently. Skills that support you working well under pressure in a fast-paced environment are absolutely essential.
Responsibilities:
Draft Discovery responses
Trial preparation including preparing notebooks and exhibits
Draft and Serve Discovery Requests for Production and Interrogatories
Manage a caseload of 30 cases at any given time
Experience filing on Colorado Courts E-Filing and CMF/ECF
Extensive contact with clients and attorneys
Familiarity with medical records
Knowledge of the Colorado and Federal Rules of Procedure
Prepare cases for mediations and settlement conferences by reviewing files, obtaining documents, communicating with clients and attorneys
Assist and potentially attend attorney – client meetings
Handle cases from inception through resolution
Gather and analyze information relevant to the case
Extensive review and knowledge of each case
Maintain contact with clients on a consistent basis
Docketing and Calendaring
Organization and maintenance of case files
Have strong work ethic and be able to work well in a fast pace environment; have great people skills as the position requires a great deal of client contact; be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; have exceptional communication and written skills; have computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and legal software
Requirements:
Must have ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to operate Microsoft Office software programs and familiarity with records management systems
Have knowledge of concepts, terminology, and procedures of litigation cases and trials
Continuously assist attorney in keeping cases well-organized and current
Frequent communication with clients to provide case information and updates
Ability to multi-task required while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and meet deadlines
Time management, professional communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and within a team-based structure
Outstanding proofreading
Ability to follow and take direction
Maintain focus and concentration throughout the day
Personal Injury Litigation Attorney
If you have experience in litigation, preferably in plaintiff’s personal injury cases, opportunity knocks! We are a growing firm of 31 lawyers and 100 plus total staff and are well positioned in the Denver market.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Associate Attorney to join our litigation team who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys all aspects of trial work. The successful attorney will handle a caseload of approximately 30 cases from the start of litigation through trial and will have a full-time paralegal assigned to them and will be responsible for supervision of the paralegal.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado. Our ideal candidate has 4-9 years’ experience in litigation, is well versed in the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and has experience in drafting pleadings, conducting depositions, preparing and responding to written discovery, motions practice, and jury trials.
We are seeking an individual with outstanding interpersonal skills, and who has the ability to multi-task. You must have an extreme attention to detail, have a fast-paced work ethic that allows you to meet tight deadlines and a commitment to providing superior client service with excellent communication skills.
All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Personal Injury Litigation Attorney – Fort Collins
If you have experience in litigation, preferably in plaintiff’s personal injury cases, opportunity knocks! We are a growing firm of 32 lawyers and 100 plus total staff and are well-positioned in the Colorado market.
We have an exciting opportunity in our Fort Collins office for a motivated Associate Attorney to join our litigation team who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys all aspects of trial work. The successful attorney will handle a caseload of approximately 30 cases from the start of litigation through trial and will have a full-time paralegal assigned to them and will be responsible for supervision of the paralegal.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado. Our ideal candidate has 4-9 years experience in litigation, is well versed in the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and has experience in drafting pleadings, conducting depositions, preparing and responding to written discovery, motions practice, and jury trials.
We are seeking an individual with outstanding interpersonal skills, and who has the ability to multi-task. You must have an extreme attention to detail, have a fast-paced work ethic that allows you to meet tight deadlines, and a commitment to providing superior client service with excellent communication skills.
All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Greatness is achieved through hard work, discipline, and sacrifice, and we are determined to be great. Our passion truly is justice, and it is an honor to represent members of our community. If you would like to be part of a Colorado injury law firm, then we can’t wait to hear from you!
Litigation Attorney
We are seeking a motivated associate attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys all aspects of trial work. Attorney will handle a caseload of approximately 30 cases from the start of litigation through trial. Attorney will have a full-time assigned paralegal assigned and will be responsible for supervision of the paralegal.
Qualified applicants must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado. We are seeking an individual with outstanding interpersonal skills, and who has the ability to multi-task. This is not a position for a new attorney. Our ideal candidate has 4-9 years of experience in litigation, is well versed in the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and has experience in drafting pleading, conducting depositions, preparing and responding to written discovery, motions practice, and jury trials.
All inquiries are strictly confidential.