What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at CivicMinds, Inc?
Position : Litigation Paralegal
Location : Reno, NV
Type : Full Time (On Site)
About the Job
The firm is about extraordinary people and unprecedented collegiality. We insist on and actively cultivate a culture that is both personable and approachable, allowing for true collaboration and teamwork. One of our core values is creating an enjoyable, yet professional working environment.
Our Firm offers a competitive salary, along with an exceptional benefit platform that includes a 401(k) / Profit sharing plan.
We are actively recruiting for a F / T certified Commercial Litigation Paralegal to work with our talented Reno Litigation team. This F / T non-exempt level position will work for and provide support to multiple attorneys in a busy litigation environment.
Knowledge and Skills required for this position include, but are not limited to :
- Must be certified.
- Min. of 3-5 years of previous litigation work (commercial litigation experience preferred).
- Working knowledge of Reno District Courts and filing Requirements. Knowledge of Las Vegas and California Courts and / or Employer Workers Compensation a plus.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills that will be used to communicate with diverse groups of attorneys, staff and clients to provide information with courtesy and tact.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Have an acute attention to detail.
- Able to apply new resources and technologies.
- Capable of multi-tasking and able to adjust to shifting priorities in a very busy environment.
- Working knowledge of office equipment such as copiers, postage machines and document management systems.
- Must be able to work overtime on occasion and / or as needed.
- Must present and maintain a professional and organized work environment.
- Possess a positive attitude and be a team player.
