Litigation Paralegal

Position Description

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private non-profit law firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join our Consumer Rights Project. In this role, you will work closely with attorneys to provide vital legal assistance and representation to low income clients facing consumer-related litigation.

You will manage a diverse caseload and assist in all phases of litigation.

• Case Management:
  Guiding clients through the intake process, managing deadlines, and maintaining electronic organized case files and calendars.
• Drafting & Filing:
  Preparing pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Research:
  Performing legal research and gathering necessary documentation to support litigation strategies.

• Agility:
  Ability to multi-task and pivot between projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Professionalism: A dependable, detail-oriented team player with top-tier organizational skills.
• Communication:
  Strong interpersonal skills for frequent client contact.
• Programs: demonstrate proficiency with MS Office including word, excel, outlook, power point and PDF creation.

Starting salary range is $39,000.00 to $52,000.00 depending on experience, with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits include 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/legal domestic partner, and dependents up to 26yrs old. A 403b match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment, 12 weeks paid parental leave, a generous paid time off policy and flex work options.