Paralegal

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Wilson Elser, a national law firm, seeks a Paralegal in our Las Vegas Office. This on-site, full-time role offers exposure to defense litigation and hands-on experience in case prep and discovery within a fast-paced team.

Requirements include 3+ years as a litigation paralegal; insurance defense experience is a plus; strong written and verbal communication; professionalism and discretion; and experience drafting subpoenas and creating logs for records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Professionalism, integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Experience drafting subpoenas and creating logs for records received.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in case preparation by obtaining medical records through authorizations and subpoenas, ensuring timely follow-ups with providers.
• Maintain and streamline case data with well-structured discovery and records organizational charts to enhance efficiency.
• Analyze and summarize medical records summaries and medical treatment chronologies that provide crucial case insights.
• Support attorneys in depositions and discovery by summarizing transcripts, managing key documents, and ensuring timely follow-ups on requests.
• Manage document productions efficiently by reviewing, analyzing, and organizing files from opposing parties and co-defendants.
• Prepare and organize materials for expert witness review, ensuring they have the necessary documentation for case assessments.
• Keep case files impeccably organized and accessible, ensuring a smooth workflow for attorneys and litigation teams.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to maintain a strong team dynamic and ensure smooth case progression.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Team player

Professionalism and discretion

Job description

At Wilson Elser , we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Paralegal position in our Las Vegas Office.

This position is on-site five days a week.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated, self‑starter to advance their paralegal career by developing an understanding of the anatomy of defense litigation through hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced litigation group.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in case preparation by obtaining medical records through authorizations and subpoenas, ensuring timely follow‑ups with providers.
• Maintain and streamline case data with well‑structured discovery and records organizational charts to enhance efficiency.
• Analyze and summarize medical records summaries and medical treatment chronologies that provide crucial case insights.
• Support attorneys in depositions and discovery by summarizing transcripts, managing key documents, and ensuring timely follow‑ups on requests.
• Manage document productions efficiently by reviewing, analyzing, and organizing files from opposing parties and co‑defendants.
• Prepare and organize materials for expert witness review, ensuring they have the necessary documentation for case assessments.
• Keep case files impeccably organized and accessible, ensuring a smooth workflow for attorneys and litigation teams.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to maintain a strong team dynamic and ensure smooth case progression.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Insurance defense experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to integrate into a fast‑paced and team‑oriented environment
• Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Experience with drafting subpoenas and creating logs for records received.

Why Should You Apply?

• Benefits:Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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