Paralegal assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Being a Paralegal drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Additionally, Paralegal assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. The Paralegal work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Paralegal typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal (Las Vegas) (Full Time)
Overview:
Firm: Drummond Law Firm
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Work type: On-Site
Pay: $52,000 plus benefits
The Details:
About the Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal Position
A stable and growing law firm centrally located just West of the 15 in Las Vegas is looking for a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join its busy and client-centric team. We are looking for someone to work and grow with the firm. The candidate will be responsible for helping manage personal injury cases throughout the litigation process. The candidate will be a team player, have a positive attitude, and be client focused.
The Litigation Paralegal will provide support to two attorneys and his/her responsibilities will include document drafting, research, efiling, calendaring, client communication and other duties assigned. During the process, you will be required to collaborate with a team on each case.
You must have at least two years litigation experience, exceptional communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
About Drummond Law Firm
Mission Statement
At the Drummond Law Firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, we do business differently. We put our clients first. The attorneys at Drummond Law put their years of experience to work for you to provide fair, passionate, and effective service.
Values Statement
We are not your usual office of yelling attorneys, where you will get lost in the hustle, instead we are a small, friendly and upbeat team where you will be treated with respect, kindness and truly valued. We are family-focused and like having a great work/life balance. We work hard, take our work seriously, but we still like to have fun & strive to create a positive and enjoyable environment for our clients and staff.
Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities
Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal Qualifications
Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal Skills Preferred but not required
Benefits
Salary Range
Must be willing to complete hiring performance assessment.
The Drummond Law Firm is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.