Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Las Vegas, NV
About The Position
We are currently seeking a smart and capable Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant 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. 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.
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.
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 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.
- Some assistance with answering phones
Benefits
- Flexible Schedules
- 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
- Remote Positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
