Paralegal

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. is seeking a full-time Paralegal for their Henderson, NV office. The role primarily supports attorneys with insurance defense litigation, emphasizing collaboration with clients and firm employees.

Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of paralegal experience, particularly in insurance defense, and possess strong critical thinking and organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of prior paralegal experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Nevada Registered Paralegal designation is a plus.
• Discovery and trial experience preferred.
• Nevada State and Federal Court filing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence for cases.
• Drafts correspondence and legal documents under attorney direction.
• Maintains organization of files and communicates with clients.
• Monitors deadlines and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Superior communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or its equivalent

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Due to continued growth, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi‑office national firm, has an immediate opening for a full‑time Paralegal for our Henderson, NV Office. This is a full‑time position with a competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Job Summary

The individual in this role primarily supports attorneys with insurance defense litigation. This is a hands‑on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence, including contracts, records, medical records, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative, and other documents and summaries. Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested.
• Under attorney direction, drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required, including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary.
• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information.
• Ensures organization of files, including maintenance and management. Communicates with clients, witnesses, and experts.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to the case.
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates, and assists in preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4+ years of prior paralegal experience assisting attorneys handling insurance defense litigation matters
• Nevada Registered Paralegal designation is a plus
• Discovery and trial experience preferred
• Nevada State and Federal Court filing, including E‑Filing experience required
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, are required
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint required. Experience assembling PowerPoint presentations for mediation and trial a plus
• Ability to work well with a team
• Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• High School Diploma or its equivalent

Physical Demands

This employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. They will also engage in bending, stretching, reaching, and other ranges of motion in the course of a working day. They will engage in lifting supplies and materials up to 25 pounds from time to time. While performing duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.

Working Conditions

This job is located primarily in an indoor office environment with varying noise levels. There may be varying degrees of temperature. The employee may be interrupted from time to time.

Our firm offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time hourly employees, including medical, dental & vision insurance, employer‑paid life insurance, employer‑paid short‑term disability insurance, generous 401(k) plan match, paid vacation, and more. Benefit offerings for positions other than full‑time may vary.

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this job.

For immediate consideration for this opportunity, qualified candidates should forward their resume. Compensation commensurate with experience. QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking enthusiastic candidates eager to work in a fast‑paced and challenging environment.

Join a Team of Difference Makers

Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference‑makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm.