J.D. or Bachelor Degree-Paralegal for Reno, NV Office

Schroeder Law Offices, PC, seeks a part-time J.D. or Bachelor’s degree paralegal in its Reno, Nevada Office. This fast-paced position is perfect for a person interested in working with agricultural producers and small rural municipal water purveyors in a flexible, supportive family environment.  The successful candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, can comfortably manage a variety of transactional water rights matters and assist with litigation. Competitive salary and benefits are offered starting in September. 

Applicants must have

• legal education either as a law school graduate or in comparable undergraduate studies with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or better
• connections to food and fiber industries
• background/education/experience in property, real estate, land use, agriculture, municipal and/or water law

Applicant characterizes

• strong work ethic
• comfort working in close, family-type, team environment
• "learning by doing" with minimum supervision
• adaptability to variety of environments "on the road"
• willingness to “pitch in” as needed

Applicant is master at

•  working in an all-digital environment
•  communication, networking and relationship building

Hiring Preference for experience in

• appellate level research and writing
• state or federal court litigation  (drafting discovery requests/motions)
• administrative proceedings and appeals

Schroeder Law Offices PC is a paperless office using Practice Master-Practice Management Software and Worldox document management software.

Email cover letter and resume to Ms. Daryl Cole, daryl@water-law.com.

References will be required and should be included in application.