Paralegal

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. Benefits 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. QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking enthusiastic candidates eager to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr