Lewis Roca is a top-ranked Am Law 200 commercial law firm and one of the largest in the Western United States. We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our team!
The Litigation Paralegal will have a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, with a strong understanding of Nevada court rules and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creditors' rights tasks, including: drafting dispute and demand letters to debtors and financial business partners in a dispute, enforcing prior stipulated liens or agreements in lieu of bankruptcy but documented in state court proceedings, determining interest accrued on debts, and paperwork renegotiating or enforcing prior workouts.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with proven efficacy as a problem-solver, excellent interpersonal skills, and the highest degree of professionalism. Must be a team player with a positive, can-do attitude. Outstanding technology literacy with solid e-Discovery skills is critical. This role requires flexibility and openness to work in the evenings or on weekends, which may be on a somewhat frequent basis.
Duties and Responsibilities: (see the full listing by following the link below)
• Directing staff in the organization and management of data and evidence
• Assisting with case management
• Drafting, correspondence, pleadings, discovery, stipulations, order, and judgments, etc.
• Researching and calculating pre- and/or post-judgment interest
• 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, county assessor and treasurer databases, 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
• Researching, analyzing, and summarizing depositions, witness statements, rules of procedure, evidence, statutes, regulations, and occasionally, case law
• Drafting privilege and redaction logs
• Judgment research, domestication, and renewal
• Appropriate utilization of e-discovery platforms, such as Ipro e-discovery software, Relativity, etc. to manage evidence in conjunction with our Litigation Support Team
• Facilitating court filings (completing filings when necessary)
• Some duties may require in-office presence
Skills and attributes include, but are not limited to, the following:(see the full listing by following the link below)
• 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 the 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
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Outstanding technology aptitude and literacy, including but not limited to the complete Microsoft Office suite; PDF compilation programs; file management systems (DeskSite/iManage); time tracking software, e-Discovery platforms; case management programs; and web capture software
• Ability to prioritize accurately or to readily obtain direction on prioritization of tasks
• Significant knowledge of the Nevada Civil Rules of Procedure or the ability to quickly research and understand such rules
• Familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or the ability to quickly research and understand such rules
Education and Experience:
• A minimum of five years' civil litigation experience required
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in paralegal or legal studies from regionally accredited college or university preferred
• NALA certification is highly preferred
• Expertise in accounting intricacies and financial calculations involved in business investment and real estate transactions is highly preferred
• Creditor's rights experience is highly desired, including life cycle of bankruptcy litigation tasks and typical responsibilities
• Experience working across offices at a distance is helpful
• The ideal candidate will also have knowledge and experience with other state civil rules, including California, Arizona, and Colorado.
Lewis Roca offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Please click https://jobapply.page.link/xBA76 to apply for this position.
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