Litigation Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Communicate frequently with the Attorney(s) in formulating a game plan for the current caseload.
• Consistently and thoroughly utilize client management software to detail the interactions with clients, attorneys, medical providers, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, etc.
• Follow established procedures for work product, documentation, and notes.
• Prepare for weekly case reviews with the Attorney/Director of Litigation.
• Responsible for the creation of legal documents, per the instructions of the Attorney/Director of Litigation.
• Responsible for ensuring that tasks, as assigned by Case Management Software/Attorney/Director of Litigation, are completed within designated due dates.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with Attorneys, Clients, and Coworkers.
• Must have experience with Personal Injury Litigation, with a preferred experience with insurance bad faith.
• Work on cases from the inception of litigation through arbitration/trial.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel by letter, email, text, and telephone.
• Perform legal research.
• Draft legal documents (complaints, discovery, disclosures, briefs, motions, etc.).
• Maintain a calendar consisting of meetings, appointments, due dates, and hearings.
• Summarize/review medical records.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Nevada Personal Injury cases.
• At least 2 – 3 years’ experience in personal injury.
• At least 1 – 2 years of experience at a plaintiff law firm.
• Knowledge of federal and state court procedures.
• Must have experience managing 50-75 cases at a time.
• Persuasive writing skills.
• Analytical Reasoning.
• Task Prioritization.
• Calendaring skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Self-disciplined, positive attitude, and professional appearance.
• Experience working with MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Typing 45+ WPM.
• Spanish-speaking is a plus.

Compensation

$75,000 - $85,000/year

About Bighorn Law

At Bighorn Law, we not only believe in making the best first impression, but also in making that best impression with every engagement and interaction. Our goal is to help people recover from a variety of misfortunes, accidents, and other injuries.

We recognize the uniqueness and value of each team member! We also believe that making the workplace a great place to be is a priority, so we strive to engage our team members and create an environment that is collaborative and supportive.