Litigation Paralegal

Trueline Talent; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with profit-sharing

Job summary

Trueline Talent’s client, a boutique construction law firm in Henderson, NV, seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support construction litigation and arbitration from filing through trial. This onsite role offers a competitive base and discretionary bonus, with a focus on precision and teamwork.

The Senior Paralegal will handle e-filing, lien work, discovery, and trial prep, working closely with attorneys to manage deadlines and case materials.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally 5+ years.
• Familiarity with Nevada law and Nevada court procedures.
• Strong command of the litigation process, including e-filing, discovery, and calendaring.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities across multiple attorneys and matters.

Responsibilities

• Support construction litigation and arbitration matters from filing through trial.
• Prepare and file documents electronically and manage e-filing deadlines.
• Prepare discovery templates and documents; organize discovery materials.
• Finalize briefs, motions, and exhibits for filing.
• Track and manage court deadlines and calendaring across a busy caseload.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and staff on scheduling and case logistics.
• Assist for arbitrations and trials, including exhibits and witness materials.
• Maintain organized case files and adapt to growing caseloads.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Deadline management

E-filing

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

Court e-filing systems

Job description

Trueline’s client, a well-regarded boutique construction law firm, is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its team in Henderson, NV. You’ll support construction litigation and arbitration matters from filing through trial, with a billable requirement well below big-firm levels. Pay is $65,000-$80,000 plus an annual discretionary bonus.

The firm is hiring because it’s busy and doesn’t want to grind its people. The more experience you bring, the more the attorneys will rely on you. The team is made up of quality people who treat each other well, and the firm rewards its staff generously in strong years.

FULLY ONSITE!

What You’ll Do as the Senior Litigation Paralegal:

• Support attorneys on construction litigation and arbitration matters from case opening through resolution
• Prepare and file documents electronically in court, and manage e-filing deadlines
• Prepare and record liens, and coordinate with county recording and assessor offices
• Prepare discovery templates, draft discovery documents, and organize discovery materials
• Finalize briefs, motions, and exhibits for filing
• Track and manage court and calendaring deadlines across a busy caseload
• Communicate directly with opposing counsel and their staff on scheduling, discovery, and case logistics
• Help prepare for arbitrations and trials, including exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders
• Maintain organized case files and support the attorneys with whatever the caseload requires
• Take on more responsibility as you grow with the team

Must-Haves as the Senior Litigation Paralegal:

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally 5 or more
• Familiarity with Nevada law and Nevada court procedures
• Strong command of the litigation process, including e-filing, discovery, and calendaring
• Comfort communicating directly with opposing counsel and their paralegals
• Exceptional attention to detail and deadline management
• Ability to manage shifting priorities across multiple attorneys and matters
• Ability to work primarily in the Henderson, NV office

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Litigation Paralegal:

• Paralegal certificate or degree (strongly preferred)
• Experience preparing and recording mechanic’s liens
• Experience working with county recorder and assessor offices
• Relativity experience
• Experience at a larger litigation firm

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary of $65,000-$80,000, depending on experience
• An annual discretionary bonus, typically 5-10% of salary, with generous rewards in strong years
• A reasonable billable requirement of about 1,350-1,400 hours per year
• Health insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by the firm, plus the option to add a spouse
• Dental, vision, and life insurance available
• 401(k) with firm profit-sharing contributions
• Some workplace flexibility
• A collaborative, respectful boutique team where senior paralegals are genuinely relied on
• Meaningful construction litigation and arbitration work, without the big-firm grind