Legal Assistant

National law firm has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced legal assistant in civil litigation and construction defect in its Las Vegas office. Qualified candidates must have 5+ years of Nevada experience in a legal assistant and/or legal secretary position in a law firm setting. Insurance defense is highly preferred. This position is hybrid and will require you to come into the office 2-3 days per week. Therefore, you must live in the greater Las Vegas area - no exceptions.

Skills and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to the following:

• E-filing experience in Nevada, both State and Federal Court
• Familiar with Civil, Arbitration & Mediation procedures/filings
• Familiar with Clark County District Court, Justice Court (All Counties), Elko County, Douglas County and Washoe County Court procedures/filings
• Familiar with scheduling depositions with Court Reporting agencies
• Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling zoom meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel arrangements
• Ability to engage with attorneys, clients, vendors and court personnel in support of successful case workflow
• Have the ability to communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed
• Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shells though macros
• Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
• Ability to open and close legal files
• Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
• Heavy document management organizational skills
• Ability to manage invoices for third-party vendors and processing check requests
• Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
• Able to provide support to multiple attorneys
• Trial experience

Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Must be a team player
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
• Ability to multi-task independently; self-motivated
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• Knowledge of Odyssey and eFlex e-filing systems and eDockets is a must
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; specifically in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, eDockets & Zoom
• Self-starter with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced & team oriented environment
• Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week Monday-Friday – Hybrid position.

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.