Litigation Assistant - Las Vegas, Nevada

Rausch Sturm LLP; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Referral Program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support legal operations. Responsibilities include assisting with trial preparations, managing legal documents, and maintaining effective communication with court systems. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ideally have 1-3 years of experience in a legal context. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, and thorough training will be provided.

Qualifications

• At least 1-3 years of experience in a legal environment preferred.
• Familiarity with legal terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle phone calls from the Court System.
• Prepare trial/hearing folders.
• Assist with pleadings and correspondence.
• Process mail and update information in the collection software.
• Scan, copy, print, and redact legal documents.

Skills

Results driven

Customer focused

Prioritize work assignments

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college education and/or paralegal studies preferred

Tools

Microsoft Suite of products

Job description

Litigation Assistant - Las Vegas, Nevada at Rausch Sturm LLP

This role pays a base hourly rate of $18.00/hr – $20.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).

Reporting to the Office Manager or designee, the Legal Assistant I is responsible for working within the legal operations stream, including prejudgment remedies, judgments, post‑judgment remedies, and/or logistics process work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

The position is primarily an office‑based position.

Work Location:

This job is located at our Las Vegas, NV office.

Benefits:

• Health savings account
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability
• Short‑term disability
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for advancement