Litigation Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Las Vegas is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with at least six years of experience in a defense or full-service law firm to support trial teams and manage case workups.

The role requires e-filing with state and federal courts, calendar management, and coordination with clients, courts, vendors and attorneys. Beacon Hill offers generous PTO, medical/dental/vision, profit-sharing, annual bonus, paid parking and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience as a legal assistant in a full-service or defense law firm.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and organizing files
• Drafting, formatting, editing and proofreading legal memos and correspondence, pleadings and discovery
• E-filing with state and federal courts
• Managing attorney calendars and scheduling meetings, conference calls and travel
• Communicating with clients, court officials, vendors and others involved in the cases
• Assisting with billing, time entry, expenses, and accounts receivable
• Entering attorney time
• Assisting with special projects

Skills

Legal experience

E-filing

Trial prep

Job description

The Las Vegas office of a national law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a permanent position. This successful defense law firm offers excellent benefits and competitive salary.

To be considered, legal assistant should have at least six years of experience as a legal assistant in a full-service or defense law firm, e-filing with state and federal courts, and experience assisting with trial preparation.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and organizing files
• Drafting, formatting, editing and proofreading legal memos and correspondence, pleadings and discovery
• E-filing with state and federal courts
• Managing attorney calendars and scheduling meetings, conference calls and travel
• Communicating with clients, court officials, vendors and others involved in the cases
• Assisting with billing, time entry, expenses, and accounts receivable
• Entering attorney time
• Assisting with special projects

Benefits include generous PTO, medical/dental/vision, annual profit-sharing contribution, annual bonus, paid parking and more. Offices are beautiful and it is a collaborative and friendly work setting.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.