Litigation Paralegal

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP seeks a paralegal for our national litigation practice based in Las Vegas. The role supports nationwide cases as part of a pooled team, with pre-trial preparation, record organization, and discovery work.

Ideal candidates hold a paralegal certificate, are highly organized, and can work 40 hours weekly. Flexible to Work From Home with in-office presence for trial prep as needed; must live in the greater Las Vegas area.

Qualifications

• Must possess a paralegal certificate.
• Professional and pleasant demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to process and follow up on Subpoenas for medical, employment, worker's comp, disability, taxes, educational, union records.
• Ability to communicate with experts and prepare material for expert witness review.
• Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to multi-task independently and manage multiple demands.
• High level of computer competency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support our national litigation practice in case management including pre-trial preparation, organizing and analyzing records, summarizing medical records, depositions, employment records, etc.
• Provide assistance with discovery work up for cases.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation including exhibits and witness materials.
• Assemble chronologies of key documents and review/organize document productions by opposing parties.
• Redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.
• Prepare records and exhibits for expert witness review.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Communication skills

Expert communication

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Trial preparation

Document review

Redaction

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS 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
• PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program