Litigation Manager

Bighorn Law; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in North Las Vegas seeks a Litigation Manager/Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in personal injury cases, excellent analytical reasoning, and proficiency in client management software. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, communicating with clients and Attorneys, and managing a caseload of 50-75 cases. The position offers a yearly salary range of $75,000 - $85,000, along with the opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years’ experience in personal injury litigation.
• 1 – 2 years of experience at a plaintiff law firm.
• Experience managing 50-75 cases at a time.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Attorneys to formulate game plans.
• Utilize client management software for interactions.
• Prepare legal documents as instructed by Attorneys.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical reasoning

Persuasive writing skills

Task prioritization

Calendaring skills

Ability to multitask

Typing 45+ WPM

Spanish speaking

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

Litigation Manager/Paralegal - Experience Required. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, technologically advanced, team-centric working environment. At Bighorn Law, we believe in securing justice for clients. Our Litigation Managers are instrumental in helping clients recover. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoy problem-solving, this is a great opportunity. This position requires experience working as a paralegal in Nevada Personal Injury.

Responsibilities

• Communicate frequently with the Attorney(s) in formulating a game plan for the current caseload.
• Consistently and thoroughly utilize client management software to detail interactions with clients, attorneys, medical providers, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, etc.
• Follow established procedures for work product, documentation, and notes.
• Prepare for weekly case reviews with the Attorney/Director of Litigation.
• Responsible for the creation of legal documents, per the instruction of the Attorney/Director of Litigation.
• Ensure that tasks, as assigned by Case Management Software/Attorney/Director of Litigation, are completed within designated due dates.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with Attorneys, Clients, and Coworkers.
• Must have experience with Nevada Personal Injury Litigation.
• Work on cases from the inception of litigation through arbitration/trial.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel by letter, email, text, and telephone.
• Perform legal research.
• Draft legal documents (complaints, discovery, disclosures, briefs, motions, etc.).
• Maintain a calendar consisting of meetings, appointments, due dates, and hearings.
• Summarize/review medical records.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Nevada Personal Injury cases.
• At least 2 – 3 years’ experience in personal injury.
• At least 1 – 2 years of experience at a plaintiff law firm.
• Knowledge of federal and state court procedures.
• Must have experience managing 50-75 cases at a time.
• Persuasive writing skills.
• Analytical reasoning.
• Task prioritization.
• Calendaring skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Self-disciplined, positive attitude, and professional appearance.
• Experience working with MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Typing 45+ WPM.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

Compensation

$75,000 - $85,000 yearly