Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Las Vegas, Nevada
Salary Information: Competitive pay and generous bonus plan
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
Department: Legal
H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Paralegal in Las Vegas, NV
H2: Make a Difference in the Fight for Consumer Rights
Bold Headline: Join the Winning Team at Morgan & Morgan
At Morgan & Morgan, we are dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. Our over 3,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People. We are currently seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to join our team in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda
- E-file all court documents in state and federal court
- Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and others
- Conduct legal research and factual investigation
- Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
- Draft and serve summons
- Coordinate and summarize depositions
- Prepare trial binders and exhibits with legal assistant
- Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents to file with the court
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties
- Help with witness preparation
- Help with case settlements
Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience
- Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
- Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
- At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail
Benefits:
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Join our team at Morgan & Morgan and make a difference in the fight for consumer rights. We offer competitive pay, a generous bonus plan, and a supportive work environment. Apply now and be a part of our winning team.
