Litigation Paralegal

Description


Position at Jacoby & Meyers


Want to LOVE where you work and get full training to do it?

We are currently seeking a smart and capable Litigation Paralegal to join our talented team. At Ed Bernstein Injury Lawyers, every single employee gets to make an impact. Our values guide the way we work with each other. It's a culture where you have the freedom to experiment and push your talents as far as they can go.

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Type of Position: Full Time

Location: Las Vegas, NV Hybrid 1-2 days in office

Pay: $24 - $48 an hour

**Bilingual in Spanish a Plus

Job Description: We are looking for a skilled litigation paralegal to join our personal injury litigation team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years in litigation on plaintiffs' side of personal injury. Excellent communication and writing skills and working knowledge of the Nevada Revised Statutes and the rules governing civil procedure are necessary. We value the ability to handle your own caseload as well as collaborate and work as a team with 1-2 attorneys. Organization, professionalism, and attention to detail are critical.

Although we are seen as a high-volume firm, we pride ourselves on customer service and ensure reasonable caseloads, so each client receives the care and attention they deserve.


Core duties and responsibilities include the following.

Litigation Responsibilities

• Draft and file pleadings, motions and other necessary litigation documents in both Federal and State Court.
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage attorney logistics, etc).
• Prepare and organize exhibits and documents to support attorneys through discovery, mediation and trial.
• Aid attorneys and clients with interrogatories, setting depositions/meditations and other litigation events.
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources including medical records.
• Provide assistance with liens, bills, and case settlements.
• Respond to and propound written discovery.

Client Management Responsibilities

• Client contact and management: Fostering and maintaining an excellent rapport with clients through consistent communication.
• Corresponding and working with medical providers, insurance adjusters, and health insurance companies to compile documentation for all client injuries, damages, and other losses including medical records and bills, lost wage information, photographs, any additional evidence of damages incurred.
• Office duties: Some assistance with answering phones

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Applicable knowledge of deadlines, motions, discovery, court rules and procedures, etc.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail.
• Comfortable learning computer, software/database skills.
• Efficiency, accuracy and professionalism are a must.
• Posses strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work with multiple attorneys.
• Have excellent attention to detail and a good attitude.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Voluntary Accident, Cancer, Hospital Insurance
• Free Employee Parking
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Learning and Development Programs

REQUIRED: Resume, Pay Expectation

Ed Bernstein Injury Lawyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.