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Markman Law Firm

Legal Assistant

Las Vegas, NV · Hybrid

The ideal candidate will have experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, or ... Prepare ancillary documents to file complaints (Summons, Civil Case Cover Sheet, jury fees. * Send ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Civil Rights Paralegal vs Civil Rights Paralegal?

AspectAssistant Civil Rights ParalegalCivil Rights Paralegal
CredentialsAssociate's degree or paralegal certificationAssociate's degree or paralegal certification
Work EnvironmentSupport role, assisting senior paralegals and attorneysPerforming substantive legal tasks independently
Employer UsageLegal firms, nonprofits, government agenciesLegal firms, advocacy organizations, government offices

The main difference is that an Assistant Civil Rights Paralegal typically supports and assists civil rights paralegals and attorneys, often handling administrative or preparatory tasks. Civil Rights Paralegals usually perform more substantive legal work independently, such as drafting documents and conducting research. Both roles require similar credentials and work in similar environments, but the assistant role is more supportive in nature.

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Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Morgan & Morgan rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 34 rated law firms

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.
Summary
This role will work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant. This position comes with competitive pay and a generous bonus plan. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda
  • E-file all court documents in state and federal court
  • Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and others
  • Conduct legal research and factual investigation
  • Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
  • Draft and serve summons
  • Coordinate and summarize depositions
  • Prepare trial binders and exhibits with legal assistant
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents to file with the court
  • Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
  • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
  • Aid Attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
  • Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
  • Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties
  • Help with witness preparation
  • Help with case settlements

Qualification
  • Associate's Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience
  • Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
  • Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
  • At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
  • Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail

Benefits
Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Morgan & Morgan 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.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
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