Bighorn Law
Litigation Paralegal
Bighorn Law, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, technologically advanced, team-centric working environment. At Bighorn Law, we believe in securing justice for clients. Our Litigation Managers are instrumental in helping our clients recover. If you are detail-oriented, analytical and enjoy problem solving, then this is a great opportunity for you! Responsibilities: • Communicate frequently with Attorney(s) in formulating a game plan for the current case load. • Consistently and thoroughly utilize client management software to detail the interactions with clients, attorneys, medical providers, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, etc. • Follow established procedures for work product, documentation and notes. • Prepare for weekly case reviews with Attorney/Director of Litigation. • Responsible for creation of legal documents, per the instruction of Attorney/Director of Litigation. • Responsible for ensuring that tasks, as assigned by Case Management Software/Attorney/Director of Litigation, are completed within designated due dates. • Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with Attorneys, Clients and Coworkers. • Work on cases from inception of litigation through arbitration/trial. • Communicate with clients, medical providers, expert witnesses and opposing counsel by letter, email, text and telephone. • Perform legal research. • Draft legal documents (complaints, discovery, disclosures, briefs, motions, etc.). • Maintain calendar consisting of meetings, appointments, due dates and hearings. • Summarize/review medical records. • Ability to manage large caseload. • Review and analyze the case prior to filing lawsuit, determining defendants, jurisdiction and allegations. • Data entry into case management software. Qualifications: • At least 2 – 3 years’ experience in personal injury. • At least 1 – 2 years’ experience at a plaintiff law firm. • Knowledge of federal and state court procedures. • Persuasive writing skills. • Analytical Reasoning. • Task Prioritization. • Calendaring skills. • Ability to multitask. • Self-disciplined, positive attitude and professional appearance. • Experience working with MS Office and Google Workspace. • Typing 45+ WPM. • Spanish speaking is a plus. Compensation: $28 - $43 hourly + performance bonus
• Communicate frequently with Attorney(s) in formulating a game plan for the current case load. • Consistently and thoroughly utilize client management software to detail the interactions with clients, attorneys, medical providers, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, etc. • Follow established procedures for work product, documentation and notes. • Prepare for weekly case reviews with Attorney/Director of Litigation. • Responsible for creation of legal documents, per the instruction of Attorney/Director of Litigation. • Responsible for ensuring that tasks, as assigned by Case Management Software/Attorney/Director of Litigation, are completed within designated due dates. • Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with Attorneys, Clients and Coworkers. • Work on cases from inception of litigation through arbitration/trial. • Communicate with clients, medical providers, expert witnesses and opposing counsel by letter, email, text and telephone. • Perform legal research. • Draft legal documents (complaints, discovery, disclosures, briefs, motions, etc.). • Maintain calendar consisting of meetings, appointments, due dates and hearings. • Summarize/review medical records. • Ability to manage large caseload. • Review and analyze the case prior to filing lawsuit, determining defendants, jurisdiction and allegations. • Data entry into case management software.
• Communicate frequently with Attorney(s) in formulating a game plan for the current case load. • Consistently and thoroughly utilize client management software to detail the interactions with clients, attorneys, medical providers, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, etc. • Follow established procedures for work product, documentation and notes. • Prepare for weekly case reviews with Attorney/Director of Litigation. • Responsible for creation of legal documents, per the instruction of Attorney/Director of Litigation. • Responsible for ensuring that tasks, as assigned by Case Management Software/Attorney/Director of Litigation, are completed within designated due dates. • Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with Attorneys, Clients and Coworkers. • Work on cases from inception of litigation through arbitration/trial. • Communicate with clients, medical providers, expert witnesses and opposing counsel by letter, email, text and telephone. • Perform legal research. • Draft legal documents (complaints, discovery, disclosures, briefs, motions, etc.). • Maintain calendar consisting of meetings, appointments, due dates and hearings. • Summarize/review medical records. • Ability to manage large caseload. • Review and analyze the case prior to filing lawsuit, determining defendants, jurisdiction and allegations. • Data entry into case management software.