Las Vegas: Legal Assistant

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance (M/D/V,

Life and disability insurance; FSA

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP in Las Vegas seeks an experienced legal assistant for civil litigation and construction defect. The role requires 3+ years of Nevada experience in a law firm and familiarity with e-filing and court procedures.

The position is hybrid, with 2–3 days in the office and the candidate living in the greater Las Vegas area. Responsibilities include docket management, deposition scheduling, document preparation, and coordination with attorneys, clients, and insurers.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of Nevada experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary in a law firm.
• Insurance defense experience is highly preferred.
• Hybrid position requiring 2–3 days in the Las Vegas office; reside in the greater Las Vegas area.

Responsibilities

• E-file in Nevada State and Federal Court.
• Handle civil, arbitration, and mediation filings.
• Coordinate with Clark County and other Nevada Courts for filings.
• Schedule depositions with Court Reporting agencies.
• Maintain attorneys' calendars including Zoom meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences and travel.
• Interact with attorneys, clients, vendors and court personnel to support case workflow.
• Prepare and file pleadings, discovery, and routine shells via macros.
• Open and close legal files; manage correspondence with outside firms, clients, and insurers.
• Process invoices for third-party vendors and track deadlines in docketing system.
• Support multiple attorneys and provide trial-related assistance.

Skills

E-filing experience

Court procedures

Calendar management

Deposition scheduling

Communication with attorneys/clients

Invoicing & vendor management

Trial support

Hybrid work adaptability

Tools

Odyssey

eFlex

eDockets

Zoom

Outlook

Word

Excel

iManage

Job description

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 3+ 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
• 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
• 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.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account