Paralegal

Description

Join GGRM Law Firm, Nevada's premier injury law firm, as a Workers' Compensation Litigation Specialist and make a significant impact on the lives of those who have been injured. If you enjoy assisting clients and are committed to providing excellent and compassionate service, we invite you to join our team.

For over 55 years, GGRM Law Firm has been a cornerstone of the Las Vegas community, dedicated to serving injured Nevadans by achieving maximum recovery and restoration. Being an employee at GGRM means being part of a supportive and team-oriented workplace where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is encouraged. We provide a flexible schedule that allows employees to choose their arrival time within a two-hour window, supporting a balance of personal and professional commitments. Join us and help continue our proud tradition of excellent service to our community.

POSITION SUMMARY

A Workers’ Compensation Litigation Specialist provides a range of legal support to the Workers’ Compensation Attorney. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Processing litigation issues in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures
• Ensuring case management software (CMS) feed is cleared daily
• Completing all assigned tasks by relevant deadlines
• Documenting all relevant activity in CMS properly
• Ensuring emails are cleared daily 
• Working with attorney to accomplish litigation goals and objectives on all assigned cases
• Meeting with the assigned attorney on a regular basis to review and discuss pending issues in litigation
• Implementing litigation plans established by the attorney
• Drafting the required legal documents and submitting to attorney for final approval
• Gathering required evidence to support the relevant legal arguments
• Returning litigation files to the correct location in the litigation shelves
• Ensuring execution and timely filing of all required pleadings, legal documents, and evidence
• Monitoring the litigation calendar for deadlines and efficiency and bringing issues or concerns to the attention of the appropriate attorney
• Working with the client to complete and resolve discovery issues 
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies, actively enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctorate program, and/or Bachelor’s degree in any field of study
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
• Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, computer
• Ability to work with databases and online technological platforms
• Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
• Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
• Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various backgrounds and professional competencies
• Committed to maintaining integrity and confidentiality on behalf of clients and the Firm

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• A minimum of one year of legal experience 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Authorized Nevada Notary

GGRM Law Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.