Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

L egal Assistant| $60 K-$70K DOE| M-F 8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.| Omaha, NE | On-Site| Direct Hire

What Matters Most

• Competitive Pay of $60,000 -$70,000 plus additional compensation
• Monday -Friday 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
• Omaha, NE On Site
• Direct Hire opportunity with career growth and stability

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to support our Construction Law practice. The ideal candidate will provide administrative and legal support to attorneys representing owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and lenders in a wide range of construction-related matters. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, contracts, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal filings.
• Assist attorneys with construction contract preparation, revisions, and document management.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic client files.
• Coordinate court filings, service of process, and document submissions in state and federal courts.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, mediations, and client consultations.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors.
• Monitor deadlines and maintain litigation and project calendars.
• Monitor and organize emails
• Prepare expense reports, and time entry as needed.
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of legal assistant experience; construction law or litigation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document preparation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management software.
• Strong typing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Experience with construction litigation or commercial litigation.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional organization and time management
• Strong attention to detail
• Client-focused service
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Professional communication and confidentiality

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $60,000 -$70,000 + DOE
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth

Your New Organization

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become an integral member of a respected construction law practice while supporting attorneys in helping clients successfully navigate complex construction projects and disputes.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base salary range for this position is $60,000- $70,000, not including benefits, potential bonuses or additional compensation. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth