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.

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.