Paralegal

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Workers' Compensation Litigation Specialist

Join GGRM Law Firm, Nevada's premier injury law firm in Las Vegas, NV, 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 50 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.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $78,000, depending on experience

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
• Preparing and submitting Hearings Office evidence packets within specified timelines
• Returning litigation files to the correct location in the litigation shelves
• 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

• Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, current enrollment in an accredited school of law, a Juris Doctorate degree, or equivalent training and experience
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• 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
• Maintain a supportive and positive attitude when performing cross-unit work.
• Perform the work in a timely and efficient manner, following policies and procedures specific to that unit.
• 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
  
  

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.