Litigation Legal Assistant

PYATT SILVESTRI; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Annual merit-based salary reviews

Opportunities for year-end performance

Job summary

Pyatt Silvestri, a Las Vegas law firm, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in our insurance defense practice. This full-time, in-office role runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Legal Assistant will handle case management, document preparation, client communication, records collection, scheduling, and court filings, while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of continuous Legal Assistant experience in a litigation-focused setting.
• Insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing attorney calendars and litigation deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts through electronic filing systems.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Schedule appointments and litigation-related events.
• Submit, track, and monitor requests for medical, billing, employment, and other records.
• Communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, experts, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibit organization, and case materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client and firm information.
• Provide general administrative support and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Calendars management

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Legal Assistant certificate or degree

Experience with Nevada state/federal court rules

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Electronic filing systems

Electronic records management

Job description

Pyatt Silvestri is a Las Vegas law firm with more than 40 years of service to the Nevada community. We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in our insurance defense practice.

Work Schedule: Full-time, in-office position; Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Position Summary

The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys, assisting with case management, document preparation, client communication, records collection, scheduling, and court filings.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other legal documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper formatting.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts through electronic filing systems.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Schedule appointments and litigation-related events.
• Submit, track, and monitor requests for medical, billing, employment, and other records.
• Communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, experts, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibit organization, and case materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client and firm information.
• Provide general administrative support and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of continuous Legal Assistant experience supporting attorneys in a litigation-focused law firm environment.
• Insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court systems.
• Experience managing attorney calendars and litigation deadlines.
• Excellent typing, proofreading, and document formatting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail, professionalism, and reliability.

Preferred

• Legal Assistant certificate or degree.
• Experience with Nevada state and federal court rules.
• Experience with electronic document management systems.
• Experience obtaining and managing medical records.

Compensation

Salary Range: $57,000 to $67,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Annual merit-based salary reviews
• Opportunities for year-end performance bonuses

Why Join Pyatt Silvestri?

We value professionalism, teamwork, and accountability. Our employees are an important part of our success, and we invest in our team through employee appreciation initiatives, firm-sponsored events, annual merit-based salary reviews, and opportunities for year-end performance bonuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pyatt Silvestri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.