Senior Civil Litigation Paralegal (Las Vegas or Reno)

Overview

This role provides litigation support in all phases of the litigation process under the supervision of an attorney. Responsibilities include legal research and supporting trial preparation and discovery activities.

Compensation Range: $69,000.00 - $115,000.00 (Salary)

Compensation may vary based on job level and geographic work location. Relocation support may be offered for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage complex pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts, legal memoranda, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Analyze, organize, and summarize extensive medical records and other case-related documentation to support discovery, case strategy, settlement evaluation, and trial preparation.
• Independently coordinate and execute discovery and case investigation tasks, including identifying key issues, developing discovery plans, and managing case deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Conduct interviews and communicate effectively with insureds, company representatives, expert witnesses, fact witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare comprehensive witness materials, discovery responses, demonstrative exhibits, and trial support documents.
• Support trial preparation, mediations, arbitrations, and hearings by preparing exhibits, witness binders, chronologies, and case summaries.
• Maintain and oversee complex litigation files and electronic case records, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, compliance with court deadlines, and proactive calendar management.
• Evaluate case files to identify legal and factual issues, assess settlement potential, and recommend additional investigation or records needed to support defense strategies.
• Obtain, review, and analyze medical, employment, financial, and other relevant records; organize case materials; and prepare detailed statements of facts, case summaries, hearing outlines, and arbitration or trial contentions.

Requirements / Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated experience performing legal research, conducting investigations, gathering and summarizing medical records, indexing depositions, gathering evidence, and preparing exhibits for trial.
• Demonstrated experience preparing pleadings, motions, deposition summaries, discovery responses, and other legal correspondence.
• Demonstrated experience working with various PC software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Acrobat, FrontPage).
• Experience handling confidential documents and confidential situations.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of legal ethics rules and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of tort and contract law, legal procedures, legal terminology, and the judicial system.

Preferred Qualifications / Additional Knowledge & Skills

• Experience handling litigation matters in Clark County courts and familiarity with local procedures and practices.
• Working knowledge of Nevada civil procedure, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency with LegalFiles or similar case management systems.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, retaining, and managing expert witnesses across multiple disciplines.
• Strong background in managing expert and discovery disclosures, including the timely production of records and case materials.
• Proven ability to conduct complex investigations independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience mentoring, training, or serving as a resource to other legal professionals.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
• Physical Requirements: Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $69,000.00 - $115,000.00
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits.
• Competitive 401(k) contribution
• Pension plan
• Annual incentive
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
• Student loan repayment program
• Paid-family leave

Additional Information

• New employees participate in a New Employee Orientation during their first week, held in person at Madison, WI Headquarters or one of the organization’s core locations; some sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
• Offer is contingent on the results of applicable background checks.
• Offer is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
• Sponsorship will not be considered unless specified in the posting.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered consistent with applicable law.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, accommodations are available upon request.