Litigation/Appellate Paralegal

Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Las Vegas, NV

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Lewis Roca, a top-ranked Am Law 200 commercial law firm and one of the largest in the Western United States, is seeking a Litigation/Appellate Paralegal to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. The successful candidate will proficiently and effectively assist attorneys in all facets of the life cycle of general litigation and appellate matters. This role requires a highly motivated and organized individual with superior analytical ability, judgment, and research skills, as well as a strong desire to provide exceptional client service. The litigation paralegal must be a self-starter with proven efficacy as a problem solver, excellent interpersonal skills, and the highest degree of professionalism. A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are essential. Outstanding technology literacy and advanced e-Discovery skills are also required. At Lewis Roca, our award-winning team of lawyers offers extensive experience across a wide range of disciplines. We strive to be the employer of choice in the legal community, attracting talent of varied backgrounds that meet our standards of excellence and reflect the marketplace we serve. Our commitment to diversity contributes to our success, guided by a set of core principles that define our culture of service excellence. Together, we call this "Experience Amplified," which emphasizes a client-centered operational approach that fosters collaboration among our business professionals, led by a dedicated and passionate C-Team.

Responsibilities

• Directing staff in the organization and management of data and evidence
• Communicating with appellate manager on appellate-related team deadlines
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, and discovery
• Drafting basic appellate documents, including designations of transcripts, docketing statements, status reports, and stipulations
• Investigating, locating, analyzing, summarizing, and tracking facts, evidence, and other data using online resources, such as Pacer state court dockets, search engines, social media, Westlaw, medical databases, Edgar, etc.
• Facilitating records requests, including medical, FOIA, DMV, courts, etc.
• Preparing pre-suit damages analysis
• Locating and interviewing witnesses and working with investigator(s) as needed
• Working with expert witnesses, including researching potential experts, preparation of documents for review, and coordination of filing and/or service of expert reports and attendance of expert(s) at events
• Communicating with clients, co-counsel, opposing courts, government agencies, etc.
• Researching, analyzing, and summarizing rules of procedure, evidence, statutes, regulations, and case law
• Drafting privilege and redaction logs
• Facilitating IMEs
• Preparing appendices and excerpts of record (identifying requisite components under the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure and Ninth Circuit Rules)
• Utilizing e-Discovery platforms, such as Everlaw, Eclipse, CasePoint, Relativity, Viewpoint, etc. to manage evidence in conjunction with our Litigation Support Team
• Utilizing other legal technologies, such as CaseMap, TimeMap, TextMap, Trial Director, OnCue, and PageVault
• Facilitating court filings (completing filings when necessary)
• Instructing docketing staff on recording deadlines, verifying accuracy of deadlines, tracking deadlines, and ensuring deadlines are met
• Summarizing depositions, other witness statements, and evidence
• Preparing medical and/or case chronologies
• Preparing for and attending arbitration, hearings, mediation, and trials
• Educating, training, and advising case teams and clients on electronic data management, database hygiene, and trial support
• Selecting and coordinating with litigation and trial vendors
• Providing hot seat support and courtroom management
• Accurately tracking and recording time spent on tasks and projects
• Performing other duties as required, with some duties requiring in-office presence.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years' progressively more complex civil litigation experience required, including experience with appellate matters
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in paralegal or legal studies from a regionally accredited college or university preferred
• Experience working across offices at a distance desired
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs while maintaining a positive attitude and composure
• Willingness to take initiative and anticipate needs of attorneys, clients, and matters
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing internally with attorneys and staff and externally with clients, opposing counsel, co-counsel, expert witnesses, courts, government agencies, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivation
• Good understanding of legal terminology, including technology and e-Discovery terms
• Legal writing talent
• Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of litigation workflows and processes
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Outstanding technology aptitude and literacy, including but not limited to the complete Microsoft Office Suite; PDF compilation programs; file management systems (FileSite/WorkSite); time tracking software, e-Discovery platforms, case management programs, and web capture software
• Understanding of various e-filing processes and requirements
• Ability to prioritize and maintain pace with voluminous communications and tasks
• Familiarity with rules of procedure or the ability to quickly research and understand such rules
• Ability to recognize when to problem solve independently and when to ask for help
• Team player who can work independently or collaboratively and recognize which is appropriate
• Ability to record time in a manner that reflects the value of work invested in tasks or projects
• Ability to understand and follow specific, detailed instructions while recognizing when to ask for clarification or make suggestions.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Gym membership
• Benefits from day one
• Life insurance