Litigation Assistant

Rausch Sturm LLP

Las Vegas (NV)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401(k) Retirement program

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Volunteer Time Off

Career opportunities

Job summary

Rausch Sturm LLP in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Legal Assistant I to support the office manager and legal team in a hybrid role. You will manage files, handle court-related calls, and assist with pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.

The position requires a high school diploma, familiarity with legal terminology, 1–3 years of experience, and strong MS Office skills. On-site duties in Nevada with flexible work options are available.

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies.
Prefer one to three years of experience and familiarity with legal terminology; on the job training provided.
Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.

Responsibilities

Updates electronic files.
Handles phone calls, on occasion, from Court System.
Assists with preparation of trial/hearing folders.
Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence.
Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the collection software system.
Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Results driven

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Regular office attendance

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Paralegal studies

Experience with legal terminology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Office Manager or Designee, the Legal Assistant I is responsible for working within the stream of legal operations which can include pre-judgment remedies, judgements, post judgement remedies, and/or logistics process work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

Updates electronic files.
Handles phone calls, on occasion, from Court System.
Assists with preparation of trial/hearing folders.
Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence.
Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the collection software system.
Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Being results driven and customer focused are requirements of the position.
Having the ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple work assignments.
Strong attention to detail while producing high-quality work result is critical.
Regular attendance in the office is required as an essential function of the position.

Education and Experience:

Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies. Prefer one to three years of experience and a familiarity with legal terminology; however, will provide on the job training. Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Work Environment:

This is a hybrid position in Nevada

Benefits: