Litigation Paralegal

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical Insurance

PTO & Holidays

WFH policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP seeks a paralegal to support our national litigation practice. Based in Las Vegas, you will assist attorneys with case management, pre-trial preparation, and document review while supporting nationwide cases through a collaborative pool.

The ideal candidate holds a paralegal certificate, demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication, and is highly organized. A flexible WFH option is offered with occasional in-office trial prep in Las Vegas.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organization and self-motivation.
• Experience handling subpoenas and document review.
• Ability to coordinate with experts and trial teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case management from pre-trial to discovery.
• Prepare and organize trial exhibits and witness materials.
• Summarize medical, employment, and other records.
• Process subpoenas and coordinate with experts for reviews.
• Support nationwide cases as part of a paralegal pool.
• Maintain organized document productions and calendars.

Skills

Communication skills

Case management

Subpoenas handling

Expert coordination

Trial prep

Document review

Microsoft Office

iManage

e-Copy

PDF conversion

Detail oriented

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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