Legal Practice Assistant

Cozen O'Connor Corporation; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O'Connor Corporation in Las Vegas, NV seeks a proactive Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys and staff. You will be the first point of contact for clients and help ensure a smooth, professional experience.

Key duties include managing calendars, organizing documents, handling calls and emails, assisting with case preparation, and coordinating office tasks while applying strong technical skills in standard software.

Qualifications

• Prior administrative experience, preferably in a legal setting.
• Experience with Nevada and California state courts.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients as the first point of contact to ensure a positive experience.
• Manage attorney and partner calendars, appointments, and meetings.
• Organize and maintain legal documents for accuracy and accessibility.
• Handle phones, emails, and correspondence professionally.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, research, and drafting.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a well-organized office.
• Utilize software applications for document creation and data management.

Skills

Client relations

Calendar management

Document organization

Communication

Case support

Office coordination

Technology proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Legal Practice Assistant plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our firm. Beyond basic administrative tasks, this position involves critical responsibilities that contribute directly to our operational efficiency. As the first point of contact for clients, you will also shape their experience with our firm.

Responsibilities

• Client Relations: You will be the face of our firm, interacting with clients, answering inquiries, and ensuring their positive experience. Your professionalism, empathy, and communication skills will be essential.
• Calendar Management: Efficiently manage schedules, appointments, and meetings for attorneys and partners
• Document Organization: Maintain and organize legal documents, ensuring accuracy and accessibility
• Communication: Handle phone calls, emails, and correspondence professionally and promptly
• Case Support: Assist attorneys with case preparation, research, and document drafting
• Office Coordination: Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a well-organized office environment
• Technology Proficiency: Utilize software applications effectively for tasks such as document creation, data management, and communication

Qualifications

• Prior administrative experience, preferably in a legal setting
• Experience with Nevada and California state courts
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and attorneys
• Attention to Detail, accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location.