Paralegal **Urgent**

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Paralegal

Full Time Regular Full-Time Henderson, NV, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1477

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

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, 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 request s for information.

Ensures organization of files includi ng maintenance and management. Communicates with clients, witnesses, experts.

Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case.

Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates and assists in preparation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

4 + years of prior paralegal experience assisting attorneys handling insurance defense li tigation matters

Discovery and trial experience preferred

Nevada State and F ederal Court filing includi ng E-Filing experience required

Adva nced computer skills including MS Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel required

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 t o work with minimal supervision

High School Diploma or its 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 of 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.

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

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