Litigation Law Paralegal

Michaelson Law is a local, family-owned firm that has been serving clients in Nevada for over 30 years. Our law firm focuses on estate planning, elder law, probate, guardianship, business law, and litigation, and has offices in Henderson and Las Vegas.
We are looking for an experienced and engaged litigation paralegal to join our firm and become an integral part of our Summerlin office.
To ensure success as a paralegal at Michaelson Law, you should exhibit excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously. This paralegal will assist our civil litigation attorneys with matters from inception through post-trial.
Day to day, you will…

Support 1-2 attorneys in all stages of civil litigation cases
Oversee organization and maintenance of all case-related documents
Maintain timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily basis
Assist in the discovery process
Prepare for depositions
Participate in document reviews and document creation
Review and summarize documents and deposition transcripts
Assist with basic legal research
Assemble motion papers and exhibits, coordinate filings of pleadings and briefs, and ensures proper service
Draft common pleadings, motions, notices, and other court filings
Ensure compliance with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc.
Assist with trial preparations, such as creating trial notebooks; identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars, and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
Manage document deliveries and track final executed documentation
Assist with overflow work and other special projects, as assigned
Communicate with clients, colleagues and co-workers in a professional manner
Maintain a professional appearance
What you’ll bring to the team…

• Paralegal certification
• 5+ years as a litigation paralegal
• Ability to meet daily billing requirements
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with Westlaw and Lexis Nexis
• Exceptional computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, e-filing, and other litigation support applications
• Ability to collaborate well in a team

It would be even better if you had…

Bachelor’s degree
NALA certification
Trial experience
Ability to speak a second language
As part of the team, you will get…

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
• 12 paid holidays and generous PTO
• Fully-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life Time gym membership contribution
• Fully-stocked break room
• Collaborative office culture
• Healthy work-life balance
• And more!

To Apply:
If you are interested in joining Michaelson Law, please submit your cover letter, resume, and reference list to
Michaelson Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.