Paralegal

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; 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. in Henderson, NV is seeking a full-time paralegal to support insurance defense litigation. This hands-on role requires collaboration with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities include organizing evidence, drafting letters and filings, managing subpoenas, maintaining files and calendars, and coordinating trial preparation. Candidates should have 4+ years paralegal experience and state/federal court filing knowledge; Nevada Registered Paralegal is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of prior paralegal experience assisting attorneys handling insurance defense 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint required; experience assembling PowerPoint presentations for mediation/trial a plus
• Ability to work well with a team; strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work with minimal supervision
• High School Diploma or its equivalent

Responsibilities

• Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence, including contracts, records, medical records, reports, depositions, discovery, and other documents; prepares chronologies and summaries
• Drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents, including filings, pleadings, reports, contracts, opinions, and letters
• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or information requests
• Ensures organization of files and communicates with clients, witnesses, and experts
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement; handles sensitive materials
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines; coordinates and assists in trial settings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Paralegal experience

Insurance defense litigation

E-filing (state & federal)

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Team player

Strong communication

Self-management

Education

Nevada Registered Paralegal designation (preferred)

High School Diploma or its equivalent

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

E-Filing experience

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 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.

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.