Legal Assistant

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Las Vegas (NV); Híbrido; USD 46.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary package

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

PTO, sick time, holidays

WFH policy

Referral program

Descripción de la vacante

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP seeks an experienced legal assistant for civil litigation and construction defect matters in its Las Vegas office. Candidates need 3+ years of Nevada experience in a law firm setting. Insurance defense is preferred.

The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the office weekly for coordination and collaboration. Responsibilities include e-filing, scheduling depositions, managing calendars, drafting pleadings and discovery, and coordinating with outside firms.

Formación

• 3+ years of Nevada experience in a legal assistant/secretary role in a law firm.
• Hybrid role requiring 2-3 days in the Las Vegas office.

Responsabilidades

• E-file in Nevada state and federal court.
• Manage attorneys' calendars, Zooms, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate with outside firms, clients, vendors, and court personnel.
• Prepare and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and motions; draft routine shells.
• Open and close legal files; manage invoices for third‑party vendors.
• Track deadlines via docketing system; support multiple attorneys.

Conocimientos

E-filing Nevada

Litigation support

Calendar & scheduling

Communication

Herramientas

Odyssey

eFlex

eDockets

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

iManage

Zoom

Descripción del empleo

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
• PTO, sick time and paid holidays
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program