Paralegal

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability

401(k) plan match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its Henderson, NV office. The role supports attorneys in insurance defense work, handling document review, correspondence, filings, and discovery with a collaborative team approach.

Qualified candidates bring 4+ years paralegal experience, familiarity with Nevada court filings, and strong MS Office skills. Nevada RPL designation is a plus; the firm offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of paralegal experience supporting attorneys in insurance defense.
• Nevada Registered Paralegal designation is a plus.
• Experience with discovery, trial support, and E-Filing in state/federal courts.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence, contracts, medical records and deposits.
• Drafts correspondence, filings, motions, and other documents under attorney direction.
• Manages subpoenas and information requests tracking and disposition.
• Maintains organized files and communication with clients, witnesses and experts.
• Monitors case files, escalates issues, and handles sensitive materials appropriately.
• Maintains trial and discovery deadlines calendars and coordinates settings.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

MS Office suite

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nevada Registered Paralegal designation (plus)

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

About this position

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.

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 requestsfor information.
• Ensuresorganization 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+ yearsof prior paralegal experience assisting attorneys handling insurance defense litigation matters
• Nevada Registered Paralegal designation is a plus
• Discovery and trial experiencepreferred
• Nevada State and Federal Court filing, including E-Filing experience required
• Advanced computer skills, includingMS Word,PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, arerequired
• 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 SchoolDiploma orits 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.

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