Legal Assistant

National law firm 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 3+ 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 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 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 PTO, sick time and paid holidays A flexible work from home policy Referral program #J-18808-Ljbffr Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP