Litigation Paralegal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct staff in the organization/management of data/evidence and assist with case management

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, stipulations, order, and judgments, etc.

• Research and calculate pre- and/or post-judgment interest

• Investigate, locate, analyze, summarize, and track facts, evidence, and other data using online resources, such as Pacer, state court dockets, search engines, social media, Westlaw, county assessor and treasurer databases, etc.

• Prepare pre-suit damages analysis

• Locate and interview witnesses and work with investigator(s)

• Work with expert witnesses, including researching potential experts, preparation of documents for review, and coordination of filing and/or service of expert reports

• Communicate with clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, courts, government agencies, etc.

• Research, analyze, and summarize depositions, witness statements, rules of procedure, evidence, statutes, regulations, and occasionally, case law

• Draft privilege and redaction logs

• Judgment research, domestication, and renewal

• Appropriate utilization of e-discovery platforms, such as Ipro e-discovery software, Relativity, etc. to manage evidence in conjunction with our Litigation Support Team

• Appropriate utilization of other legal technologies, such as CaseMap, TimeMap, TextMap, TrialDirector, OnCue, and PageVault

• Facilitate court filings

• Instruct docketing staff on recording deadlines, verifying accuracy of deadlines, tracking deadlines, and ensuring deadlines are met

• Prepare fact chronologies. Prepare for and attending arbitration, hearings, mediation, and trial

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in paralegal or legal studies from regionally accredited college or university preferred

• NALA certification is highly preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, with a strong understanding of Nevada court rules and procedures.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs

• Willingness to take initiative and anticipate the needs of attorneys, clients, and matters

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

• Strong attention to detail and self-motivation

• Good understanding of legal terminology, including technology and e-Discovery terms

• Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of litigation workflows and processes

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed

• Outstanding technology aptitude and literacy, including but not limited to the complete Microsoft Office suite; PDF compilation programs; file management systems (DeskSite/iManage); time tracking software, e-Discovery platforms; case management programs; and web capture software

• Experience researching, understanding, and utilizing various e-filing processes

• Ability to prioritize accurately or to readily obtain direction on prioritization of tasks

• Significant knowledge of the Nevada and Federal Civil Rules of Procedure

• Knowledge/experience with other state civil rules, including California, Arizona, and Colorado

• Outstanding technology literacy with solid e-Discovery skills.

Qualified Litigation Paralegals should submit a resume in Word format.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Reno, NV 89501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reno, NV 89501