Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

$65,000 - $65,000/Yr

Unclassified - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time - Entry Level

Las Vegas, NV

About the position

Bertoldo Carter Smith and Cullen is currently looking for a paralegal to join our award-winning, nationally renowned personal injury and wrongful death law firm. The Firm has been an earnest advocate of the Southern Nevada community for over 35 years. The vast majority of our clients come from personal referrals, a testament to our focus on providing the highest quality service. Our passion derives from a commitment to help others and correct injustice. Our clients are victims of rule breakers and bullies who will do anything to avoid accountability. As the Las Vegas Valley grows, we are laser focused on building a team that continues to impact the community positively. We are committed to our clients and staff and know that our knowledge, fight and compassion can change lives. The position of litigation paralegal is crucial as it involves all aspects of personal injury litigation. This includes communication with attorneys, clients, medical providers, witnesses, and experts; drafting documents such as correspondence, discovery, disclosures, and other pleadings; and experience with court filing systems and state and local rules of practice. The role also involves diving into trial preparation and practice hand-in-hand with the attorney and client. A successful paralegal will support and anticipate the attorney's needs, develop a strong relationship with clients, and represent our firm as a professional to the Las Vegas community. Bertoldo Baker Carter Smith and Cullen offers a lucrative and competitive salary, benefits, and incentives, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, and a 401K with matching contributions.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, discovery, disclosures and supplements, notices, as well as other written correspondence.
• Collaborate with medical records staff member to ensure all records (priors, current, updated records and billing) have been requested and disclosed.
• Monitor incoming pleadings, discovery, and other case related documents.
• Manage medical chronologies through in-house or outsourced parties.
• Maintain calendar and manage deadlines (including complaint service, discovery response deadlines, etc), and documents, ensuring that attorney(s) are aware of deadlines.
• Anticipate case and attorney's needs.
• Review and process invoices with our accounts payable department.
• Participate with the scheduling depositions, coordinate witness preparation time, prepare binders, secure and confirm court reporters with other staff.
• Participate with the preparation and organization of exhibits for any and all briefs (motions/opps/replies, arbitrations, mediations, and trial briefs).

Requirements

• At least 2 years of personal injury, paralegal experience.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current state rules of civil procedure, applicable statutes required.
• Knowledge of federal rules and applicable statutes preferred.
• Familiar with all filing systems, including, but not limited to, EFile NV, Washoe EFlex and Federal CM/ECF.
• Oral and written interpersonal and communication skills; this includes the ability to be direct, empathetic and collaborative with a can-do attitude.
• A self-starter and team player, able to engage, accept direction, collaborate and yet work independently.
• Flexibility and Adaptability in fast-paced work environment.
• Drive to change lives and create a positive impact in the community.
• Personal, friendly, and looking for opportunities to serve.
• Multi-tasking with willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to manage a case from start to finish.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detailed-oriented.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance