Litigation Paralegal

About This Role

Joining the Litigation Team as a Paralegal in the Las Vegas office, this role provides organizational and practice-specific assistance to attorneys in preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis. The position suits a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post-trial
• Oversee organization, maintenance, and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms
• Assist and manage the discovery process, prepare for depositions, propound and respond to written discovery, and prepare for expert discovery
• Oversee and conduct document reviews and document productions; prepare documentation regarding criteria changes; track and report on review progress and results
• Perform analytical tasks, prepare witness interview memoranda, review and summarize documents, deposition, court transcripts, and create and use substantive coding tools
• Assist with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes, and regulatory materials; conduct fact research on the internet and private search engines, such as Westlaw and Lexis
• Assist with law and motion practice, assemble motion papers and exhibits, coordinate filings of pleadings and briefs, and ensure proper service
• Draft common pleadings, motions, notices, and other court filings
• Ensure compliance with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc.
• Perform and oversee both simple and complex authority and fact cite-checking; confirm case quotes, proofread briefs, and other legal documents
• Assist and manage trial preparations, create trial notebooks, identify and organize exhibits, coordinate witness schedules, maintain trial calendars, and communicate effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
• Assist in preparation of post-trial filings including briefing, motions for costs and sanctions, etc., and organize the case for appeal if necessary
• Maintain timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily basis
• Assist with other department activities as needed, and perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Professionalism
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized, efficient manner
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude
• Initiative, confidence, and resilience in approaching challenges