Las Vegas: Paralegals

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses possible

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP seeks an experienced paralegal to support its national litigation practice from Las Vegas. The role offers a flexible work-from-home option with in-office trial prep as needed. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of litigation experience, superior organizational skills, and a paralegal certificate.

Proficiency in MS Office, iManage, and related tools is expected. The position emphasizes cross-office collaboration and managing diverse tasks, including pre-trial

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required.
• At least 3 years of litigation and trial support experience.
• Strong organizational and self-motivated work style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of case management including pre-trial prep.
• Organize and analyze records, summarize medical and employment records, depositions, and discovery materials.
• Prepare records, exhibits, and trial materials; manage document productions and chronologies.

Skills

Organization

Self-motivation

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

iManage

e-Copy

PDF conversion

Job description

Looking to join a national defense firm that is progressive and innovative? Casual day every day, flexible work from home policy, diverse and inclusive, and attorneys that are collaborative and supportive across every office? If this sounds interesting, we are that firm and we are looking for paralegals to support our national litigation practice. Although this position will be based in Las Vegas, this position will be supporting cases nationwide as part of a paralegal pool. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of litigation and trial experience and must be extremely organized and self-motivated. Qualified candidates will assist our attorneys in all aspects of case management including, pre-trial preparation, organizing and analyzing records, summarizing voluminous medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work up.This position has the flexibility to Work From Home (WFH) but you must also be able to come into our offices in Las Vegas to assist with trial prep on an as needed basis. Therefore, you must live in the greater Las Vegas area – no exceptions. Join the firm that is a bold differentiator in the industry.

Requirements:

• Must possess a paralegal certificate
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to process and follow up on Subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc.
• Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
• Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands
• High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion
• Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre-trial documents
• Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
• Assemble chronologies of key documents
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
• Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Reliable with excellent attendance

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account