A well-regarded boutique construction law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its team in Henderson, NV. You’ll support construction litigation and arbitration matters from filing through trial, with a billable requirement well below big-firm levels. Pay is $65,000-$80,000 plus an annual discretionary bonus.
The firm is hiring because it’s busy and doesn’t want to grind its people. The more experience you bring, the more the attorneys will rely on you. The team is made up of quality people who treat each other well, and the firm rewards its staff generously in strong years.
What You’ll Do as the Senior Litigation Paralegal:
- Support attorneys on construction litigation and arbitration matters from case opening through resolution
- Prepare and file documents electronically in court, and manage e-filing deadlines
- Prepare and record liens, and coordinate with county recording and assessor offices
- Prepare discovery templates, draft discovery documents, and organize discovery materials
- Finalize briefs, motions, and exhibits for filing
- Track and manage court and calendaring deadlines across a busy caseload
- Communicate directly with opposing counsel and their staff on scheduling, discovery, and case logistics
- Help prepare for arbitrations and trials, including exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders
- Maintain organized case files and support the attorneys with whatever the caseload requires
- Take on more responsibility as you grow with the team
Must-Haves as the Senior Litigation Paralegal:
- 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally 5 or more
- Familiarity with Nevada law and Nevada court procedures
- Strong command of the litigation process, including e-filing, discovery, and calendaring
- Comfort communicating directly with opposing counsel and their paralegals
- Exceptional attention to detail and deadline management
- Ability to manage shifting priorities across multiple attorneys and matters
- Ability to work primarily in the Henderson, NV office
Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Litigation Paralegal:
- Paralegal certificate or degree (strongly preferred)
- Construction litigation experience
- Experience preparing and recording mechanic’s liens
- Experience working with county recorder and assessor offices
- Arbitration experience
- Trial preparation experience
- Relativity experience
- Experience at a larger litigation firm
This Role Offers:
- Base salary of $65,000-$80,000, depending on experience
- An annual discretionary bonus, typically 5-10% of salary, with generous rewards in strong years
- A reasonable billable requirement of about 1,350-1,400 hours per year
- Health insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by the firm, plus the option to add a spouse
- Dental, vision, and life insurance available
- 401(k) with firm profit-sharing contributions
- Some workplace flexibility
- A collaborative, respectful boutique team where senior paralegals are genuinely relied on
- Meaningful construction litigation and arbitration work, without the big-firm grind