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 preparing, organizing, and managing complex case materials.

Compensation & Benefits

• Position compensation range: $69,000.00 - $115,000.00 (Salary)
• Compensation may vary based on job level and geographic work location.
• Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.
• 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

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 all phases of discovery and case investigation, 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 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

• 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 with various PC software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Acrobat, FrontPage).
• Demonstrated experience working with confidential documents and situations.
• Solid knowledge and ability to apply legal ethics rules while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of tort and contract law, legal procedures, legal terminology, and the judicial system.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 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.

Location

Travel may be required up to 10%.

Physical Requirements

• Work primarily involves sitting/standing.

Additional Information

• New employees participate in an in-person New Employee Orientation during their first week at Madison, WI Headquarters or one of the organization’s core locations. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
• Offer contingent on the results of applicable background checks.
• Offer contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting.
• Equal opportunity employer; complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination, non-harassment, and equal opportunity. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable law.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees to participate in the application/interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment where needed.