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Michaelson Law is a family-owned firm that has been serving clients in Nevada for over 30 years. Our firm focuses on business law, estate planning, asset protection, litigation, probate, and guardianship.
We are always looking for experienced and engaged personnel to join our team and become an integral part of our firm.
Work hard, live well.
As part of the Michaelson Law team, you will get:
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus Opportunities
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Generous PTO
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Life Time gym membership contribution
- Fully-stocked break room
- And more!
Litigation Paralegal
Henderson Office | Full-Time
About the Position
With more than 30 years serving Nevada families and businesses in business law, estate planning, asset protection, litigation, probate, and guardianship, we are one of Southern Nevada’s most trusted law firms.
We are looking for an experienced and engaged Litigation Paralegal to join our Henderson, NV office and become an integral part of our firm.
To ensure success as a paralegal at Michaelson Law, you should exhibit excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously. This paralegal will assist our civil litigation attorneys with matters from inception through post-trial.
What You'll Do
- Support 1-2 attorneys in all stages of civil litigation cases
- Oversee organization and maintenance of all case-related documents
- Maintain timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily basis
- Assist in the discovery process
- Prepare for depositions
- Participate in document reviews and document creation
- Review and summarize documents and deposition transcripts
- Assist with basic legal research
- Assemble motion papers and exhibits, coordinate filings of pleadings and briefs, and ensures proper service
- Draft common pleadings, motions, notices, and other court filings
- Ensure compliance with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc.
- Assist with trial preparations, such as creating trial notebooks; identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars, and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
- Manage document deliveries and track final executed documentation
- Assist with overflow work and other special projects, as assigned
- Communicate with clients, colleagues and co-workers in a professional manner
- Maintain a professional appearance
Required Qualifications
- Paralegal certification
- 5+ years as a litigation paralegal
- Ability to meet daily billing requirements
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
- Attention to detail
- Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Familiarity with Westlaw and Lexis Nexis
- Exceptional computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, e-filing, and other litigation support applications
- Ability to collaborate well in a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- NALA certification
- Trial experience
- Ability to speak a second language
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
- 12 paid holidays and generous PTO
- Fully-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Life Time gym membership contribution
- Fully-stocked break room
- Collaborative office culture
- Healthy work-life balance
- And more!
If you are interested in joining Michaelson Law, please email your cover letter, resume, and reference list below.