Westland Real Estate Group · 4 days ago
Paralegal - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWestland Real Estate Group is a privately owned Property Management company that manages and owns their own Real Estate portfolio. The Paralegal will assist attorneys in managing litigation and supporting business operations, providing essential support while managing a high volume of cases within strict deadlines.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Conducting legal research related to the case and collating data and precedents
Assisting attorneys in drafting or proofing reading legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
Coordinating with clients and gathering evidence, including documents, witness statements, and deposition transcripts
Managing court deadlines and ensuring that all court documents are filed accurately and timely, in accordance with all applicable judicial procedures
Organizing and maintaining case files, records, and databases
Assisting attorneys in preparing for trial, including coordinating court appearances, scheduling witnesses and experts, assembling trial exhibits, and creating presentation slides for oral arguments. Assisting during trial by handling exhibits, taking notes, reviewing trial transcripts, and enabling electronic presentation aids may be required in rare circumstances
Preparing for depositions and other legal proceedings
Assisting in negotiations and settlements with opposing counsel and parties
Assist in supporting operations, including drafting initial responses to escalated tenant complaints, requests for accommodation, and letters. Summarizing discovery, including interrogatories and depositions, and preparing reports based on evidentiary materials
Investigating factual information and public records to ensure accuracy of legal filings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field; or Certification from a legal assistant or paralegal program
Strong organizational skills with extreme attention to detail
Ability to research case law and legal topics proficiently
Working familiarity with G-Suite (google), Microsoft Office, Westlaw or Lexis, litigation support software, and electronic document management systems
Comfortable working under pressure and tight deadlines
Effective communication skills to interact with attorneys, legal support staff, and other operational departments, while exercising discretion, good judgment and maintaining confidentiality of communications
Excellent written communication skills
Adept at multitasking, prioritizing workload efficiently, and time management
Understanding of legal language and principals, including federal and Nevada state court rules (knowledge of California state court rules a plus, but not required) and procedures and research methods
A minimum of five years of experience with litigation and/or real estate
Benefits
Medical (dependent coverage options as well)
Dental (dependent coverage options as well)
Vision (dependent coverage options as well)
Life Insurances (dependent coverage options as well)
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
401K with employer matching
6 Sick Days a year
10 Vacation Days a year to start
Paid Holidays
Rent Discounts and More!
Company
Westland Real Estate Group
Westland Real Estate Group develops, redevelops and manages commercial and multifamily properties throughout Southern California.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shani Nowlin
Chief Technology Officer
Shimon Greenspan
CFO
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