Civil Litigation Legal Assistant - Defense Focus, Las Vegas

Quest Group Executive Search & Staffing Solutions; Nevada; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

Quest Group Executive Search & Staffing Solutions in Las Vegas seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to join a civil litigation firm. The candidate should have 3+ years of legal assistant experience, with a defense-focused background, and be skilled in research, document drafting, and trial support.

The role requires excellent organizational and communication abilities, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset to handle fast-paced workloads and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a legal field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in civil litigation with a focus on defense work.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of case preparation and management for civil litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant case information.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Maintain and organize case files, documents, and correspondence.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and court appearances.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in trial preparation and support attorneys during trials as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks such as billing, timekeeping, and file management.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in legal field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

Westlaw/Lexis research databases

Job description

Quest Group Executive Search & Staffing Solutions in Las Vegas seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to join a civil litigation firm. The candidate should have 3+ years of legal assistant experience, with a defense-focused background, and be skilled in research, document drafting, and trial support.

The role requires excellent organizational and communication abilities, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset to handle fast-paced workloads and meet deadlines.