Senior Litigation Paralegal

Westland Real Estate Group•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Paralegal will assist attorneys in managing litigation as well as in supporting Westland business operations. A litigation paralegal plays a vital role in litigation practices and provides an essential level of support to attorneys. They often manage a high volume of cases while working within strict deadlines, so the ability to work efficiently is crucial to success in this role.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills with extreme attention to detail.
Ability to research case law and legal topics proficiently.
Working familiarity with G-Suite (google), Microsoft Office, Westlaw or Lexis, litigation support software, and electronic document management systems.
Comfortable working under pressure and tight deadlines.
Effective communication skills to interact with attorneys, legal support staff, and other operational departments, while exercising discretion, good judgment and maintaining confidentiality of communications.
Excellent written communication skills.
Adept at multitasking, prioritizing workload efficiently, and time management.
Understanding of legal language and principals, including federal and Nevada state court rules (knowledge of California state court rules a plus, but not required) and procedures and research methods.
A minimum of five years of experience with litigation and/or real estate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field; or
Certification from a legal assistant or paralegal program.

Responsibilities

Conducting legal research related to the case and collating data and precedents.
Assisting attorneys in drafting or proofing reading legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
Coordinating with clients and gathering evidence, including documents, witness statements, and deposition transcripts.
Managing court deadlines and ensuring that all court documents are filed accurately and timely, in accordance with all applicable judicial procedures.
Organizing and maintaining case files, records, and databases.
Assisting attorneys in preparing for trial, including coordinating court appearances, scheduling witnesses and experts, assembling trial exhibits, and creating presentation slides for oral arguments. Assisting during trial by handling exhibits, taking notes, reviewing trial transcripts, and enabling electronic presentation aids may be required in rare circumstances.
Preparing for depositions and other legal proceedings.
Assisting in negotiations and settlements with opposing counsel and parties.
Assist in supporting operations, including drafting initial responses to escalated tenant complaints, requests for accommodation, and letters. Summarizing discovery, including interrogatories and depositions, and preparing reports based on evidentiary materials.
Investigating factual information and public records to ensure accuracy of legal filings.