Litigation Paralegal

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