Paralegal - Family Law

Premier Boutique Law Firm | Las Vegas, NV
Full-Time | On-Site | Boutique Family Law Practice

About the Opportunity

Are you searching for a firm where your work and contributions are appreciated? Are you tired of the big firm environment and looking for work/life balance?  Would you like to work in an environment where everyone actually likes working with one another and genuinely gets along?  If so, we’re looking for you!

Our law firm is a boutique firm specializing in family law matters. We are an established and well-respected firm that provides high-quality legal services in a convenient and accessible manner. We take pride in offering high-end solutions tailored to address our clients’ individual concerns. Our growing practice is searching for a strong, experienced litigation paralegal to add to our team.

What You’ll Do

You will work closely with one of our senior-level attorneys and, on occasion, provide support to other attorneys and support staff in the firm. You’ll be responsible for a variety of substantive legal tasks with an emphasis on discovery, client coordination, and document preparation. Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, disclosures, and legal correspondence.
• Preparing and reviewing discovery packages, including interrogatories and production requests; PLEASE NOTE: This is a heavy discovery position, and the ideal candidate should possess excellent organizational skills.
• Managing attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and trial dates.
• Handling e-filing and e-service through Odyssey.
• Coordinating and scheduling client meetings, court appearances, mediations, and depositions.
• Assisting in trial preparation and preparing trial notebooks; some attendance at hearings and/or trials will be necessary. 
• Serving as a liaison between clients and attorneys; conducting client interviews as needed.
• Maintaining organized client files and providing timely client communication.
• Supporting the attorney by anticipating needs and keeping cases moving efficiently.

About You

You’re experienced, proactive, and reliable. You thrive in fast-paced legal environments, are comfortable working independently, and value being part of a respectful, drama-free team.

You bring:

• 5 years of paralegal litigation experience, ideally in family law.
• Excellent writing, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• A self-starter who is proactive and willing to take initiative.
• A strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently, but also collaborate with the team.
• Comfort working with emotionally sensitive clients and high-stakes matters.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Respectfully assertive when necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Organizational strength, particularly with discovery.
• A client-first mindset and high level of professionalism.

Why Join Us?

Our firm operates in a family-like setting. We work well together, help each other to serve our clients, and have a drama free environment. We genuinely like each other and look forward to coming to the office each day.  Company culture and morale have high importance in our firm, which is why we celebrate and care for our people.  We believe in work/life balance -- we work hard while we’re at the office, but overtime is rare and we encourage you to spend your off time, “off.”

We value our staff and offer the following:

• Competitive salary (estimated range: $55,000–$75,000 , depending on experience)
• Bonus opportunities

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid state court holidays
• Continuing education opportunities
• A warm, collegial office that values company culture and morale
• Flexible work schedule options may be available after probationary period

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your letter, let us know:

• Why you’re seeking a new position.
• Why you’re interested in this opportunity.
• Your salary expectations.

No phone calls, walk-ins, or agency submissions, please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000