Litigation Legal Assistant

JurisTalent; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

JurisTalent in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our busy litigation practice on a full-time, immediate basis. The ideal candidate will manage complex calendars, draft and file pleadings, and coordinate discovery and hearings with precision.

This role requires prior litigation support experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting a team of attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous litigation legal assistant experience is required.
• Strong understanding of litigation terminology, procedures, and court filing requirements.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a busy litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to litigation attorneys.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Assist with electronic and court filings and ensure documents are submitted accurately and timely.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and other appointments.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with discovery, including preparing, organizing, and tracking discovery-related documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals.
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, depositions, and other litigation-related activities.
• Monitor case deadlines and proactively alert attorneys to upcoming dates and required actions.
• Assist with time entry, billing, expense reports, and other administrative tasks.
• Prepare and organize documents, exhibits, and materials for hearings, depositions, and trial.
• Handle confidential and sensitive client information with discretion and professionalism.
• Provide additional administrative support as needed to ensure the litigation team operates efficiently.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Proofreading

Time management

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal technology

Job description

Las Vegas, NV | Full-Time | Immediate Opening

Immediate Opportunity for an Experienced Litigation Legal Assistant

A well-established law firm in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team on an immediate basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal support professional who is confident managing the demands of a busy litigation practice and can step into the role with minimal ramp-up time.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable supporting attorneys in a fast-paced environment. Prior litigation legal assistant experience is required.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to litigation attorneys.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Assist with electronic and court filings and ensure documents are submitted accurately and timely.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and other appointments.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with discovery, including preparing, organizing, and tracking discovery-related documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals.
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, depositions, and other litigation-related activities.
• Monitor case deadlines and proactively alert attorneys to upcoming dates and required actions.
• Assist with time entry, billing, expense reports, and other administrative tasks.
• Prepare and organize documents, exhibits, and materials for hearings, depositions, and trial.
• Handle confidential and sensitive client information with discretion and professionalism.
• Provide additional administrative support as needed to ensure the litigation team operates efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• Previous litigation legal assistant experience is required.
• Strong understanding of litigation terminology, procedures, and court filing requirements.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a busy litigation practice.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong proofreading, writing, and document-formatting abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology.
• Professional, dependable, and proactive approach to supporting attorneys and clients.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Immediate opening
• Opportunity to work with experienced legal professionals
• Meaningful litigation support responsibilities
• Professional and collaborative work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits