WSHB has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced legal assistant in civil litigation and construction defect in its Las Vegas office. Qualified candidates must have 5+ years of Nevada experience in a legal assistant and/or legal secretary position in a law firm setting. Insurance defense is highly preferred. This position is hybrid and will require you to come into the office 2-3 days per week. Therefore, you must live in the greater Las Vegas area - no exceptions.
Skills and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to the following:
- E-filing experience in Nevada, both State and Federal Court
- Familiar with Civil, Arbitration & Mediation procedures/filings
- Familiar with Clark County District Court, Justice Court (All Counties), Elko County, Douglas County and Washoe County Court procedures/filings
- Familiar with scheduling depositions with Court Reporting agencies
- Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling zoom meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel arrangements
- Ability to engage with attorneys, clients, vendors and court personnel in support of successful case workflow
- Have the ability to communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed
- Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shells though macros
- Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
- Ability to open and close legal files
- Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
- Heavy document management organizational skills
- Ability to manage invoices for third-party vendors and processing check requests
- Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
- Able to provide support to multiple attorneys
- Trial experience
Requirements:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Must be a team player
- Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
- Ability to multi-task independently; self-motivated
- Professional and pleasant demeanor
- Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
- Knowledge of Odyssey and eFlex e-filing systems and eDockets is a must
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; specifically in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, eDockets & Zoom
- Self-starter with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced & team oriented environment
- Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week Monday-Friday – Hybrid position.
Benefits include:
- A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
- Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement plan
- PTO, sick time and paid holidays
- A flexible work from home policy
- Referral program
Please send your resume to mledesma@wshblaw.com.
