Paralegal/ Personal Injury Case Manager

Overview

A Nevada law firm specializing in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation is seeking an experienced full-time Litigation Paralegal. This role involves supporting attorneys throughout all phases of complex personal injury cases, from intake through trial and resolution. The position requires close collaboration with attorneys, clients, experts, and medical providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation caseloads from complaint filing through trial and post-judgment procedures.
• Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings such as complaints, amended complaints, answers to counterclaims, and routine motions in compliance with Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure and local rules.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Assemble and review medical records, bills, wage loss, and other damages documentation.
• Coordinate and calendar all litigation deadlines, including service, responsive pleadings, discovery cutoffs, expert disclosures, dispositive motions, pretrial conferences, and trial dates.
• Assist with law-and-motion practice by preparing exhibit packets, cite-checking, and filing motions, oppositions, and replies through Nevada state and federal e-filing systems.
• Order, review, and summarize medical records, billing, police reports, incident reports, and other key evidence.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates, obtain information, and prepare them for depositions, mediations, and trial.
• Coordinate scheduling of depositions, IMEs/DMEs, inspections, site visits, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Assist with expert retention and management, including transmitting records, organizing expert materials, and tracking deadlines.
• Prepare trial materials such as exhibit lists, witness lists, trial binders, jury instruction packets, subpoenas, and coordinate witnesses.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files with accurate labeling and accessibility.
• Assist with settlement demands, mediation submissions, lien resolution, and drafting settlement and release documents under attorney supervision.
• Perform factual and basic legal research related to liability, insurance coverage, damages, and Nevada personal injury law as requested.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation paralegal experience, including at least 2 years focused on plaintiff's personal injury in a law firm.
• Working knowledge of Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure; knowledge of Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure and local court rules (state and preferably federal) is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage litigation deadlines, discovery, and trial preparation independently with attorney oversight.
• Strong skills in reviewing and summarizing medical records, bills, and damages materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional client communication and drafting correspondence and routine pleadings.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple active litigation files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; experience with legal case management systems preferred, with knowledge of Filevine a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small litigation team, taking ownership of assigned files and tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or Associate/Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies from an ABA-approved program, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in Nevada plaintiff's personal injury practice areas such as motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, medical malpractice, or products liability.
• Experience with Nevada e-filing systems and federal CM/ECF.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, common orthopedic and trauma injuries, and insurance billing/practices.
• Nevada notary commission or willingness to obtain.

Core Competencies

• Client-centered mindset with empathy for injured clients and their families.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to support litigation strategy.
• Professionalism, discretion, and adherence to confidentiality and privacy requirements, including HIPAA.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $23 to $40
• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Profit sharing
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off and vacation pay
• Opportunities for continuing education

Location

• Elko, Nevada 89801
• Position available on-site or remote