Litigation Paralegal

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Job location
725 E Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89104
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Street address: 
725 E Charleston Blvd
Job type: 
Other
Position Description: 

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private non-profit law firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join our Consumer Rights Project. In this role, you will work closely with attorneys to provide vital legal assistance and representation to low income clients facing consumer-related litigation.
The Role
You will manage a diverse caseload and assist in all phases of litigation. Key responsibilities include:
• Case Management: Guiding clients through the intake process, managing deadlines, and maintaining electronic organized case files and calendars.
• Drafting & Filing: Preparing pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Research: Performing legal research and gathering necessary documentation to support litigation strategies.
What We’re Looking For

Agility: Ability to multi-task and pivot between projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Professionalism: A dependable, detail-oriented team player with top-tier organizational skills.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for frequent client contact.
Programs: demonstrate proficiency with MS Office including word, excel, outlook, power point and PDF creation.

Starting salary range is $39,000.00 to $52,000.00 depending on experience, with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits include 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/legal domestic partner, and dependents up to 26yrs old. A 403b match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment, 12 weeks paid parental leave, a generous paid time off policy and flex work options.

Requirements: 

Additional qualities desired:
• An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
• Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community
• Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
• A team player that enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
• Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work.

To apply: 

Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select “CAREERS” for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please e-mail cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to:
E-mail: [email protected]
Attn: Human Resources Department
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer

Deadline: Open until filled

Notes: 
Equal OppoAbout Legal Aid Center Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is a dynamic, progressive, non-profit law firm providing high-quality representation to the most underserved members of the Southern Nevada community. During its 64 years of service, Legal Aid Center has protected and advanced the rights of survivors of domestic violence, tenants facing eviction and homelessness, adults with disabilities and the elderly facing abuse and exploitation, consumers victimized by fraudulent and deceptive business practices, children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and many others, giving them a voice in court and a chance to regain control over their lives. Legal Aid Center is the most diverse law firm in Nevada staffed with compassionate and devoted employees who together create a collaborative and supportive work environment devoted to protecting the rights of its clients. rtunity Employer