We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join a high-volume litigation team in Las Vegas, Nevada. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for a legal specialist who can take ownership of casework, stay organized across a busy docket, and support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced personal injury and insurance defense practice. The role offers the chance to contribute across all phases of litigation while working in a collaborative hybrid environment.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate day-to-day paralegal support for four attorneys handling a substantial portfolio of active litigation files.
- Prepare and manage written discovery, initial and ongoing disclosures, and related case documents in accordance with deadlines.
- Review medical records and assemble clear medical chronologies to support case analysis and litigation strategy.
- Summarize depositions and organize key testimony, exhibits, and supporting materials for attorney use.
- Provide trial preparation assistance, including compiling case files, coordinating exhibits, and helping attorneys get ready for hearings and trial.
- Support matters involving personal injury, premises liability, trucking, motor vehicle, and insurance defense disputes.
- Record time accurately and maintain productivity in alignment with a monthly billable hour expectation.
- Partner with legal assistants, calendar and docket personnel, and litigation support team members to keep cases moving efficiently.
- Independently manage assigned litigation tasks while adjusting to the preferences and workflows of different attorneys.
- At least 4 years of litigation paralegal experience, with 5 to 7 years strongly preferred.
- Prior experience handling personal injury or insurance defense matters is required.
- Demonstrated ability to manage discovery, disclosures, medical record review, deposition summaries, and trial preparation.
- Strong working knowledge of civil litigation processes and deadlines.
- Experience using case management software and other legal technology tools to organize and track matters.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and remain detail-oriented in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Previous billable hour experience is preferred.