Legal Assistant

Markman Law Firm is a growing law firm located in Las Vegas, NV. We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our Personal Injury Litigation Department. Candidates will be involved in all phases of litigation from complaint to settlement/trial. This is a full-time, hybrid position. The ideal candidate will have experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, or similar type position. Interested individuals must be able to work with little to no supervision and must be self-starters when it comes to completing and managing tasks. Compensation will depend on an applicant’s previous work experience and is competitive. We provide great work-life balance as well, and as a firm believe in managing family time, work time, and self-time. Bilingual in Spanish, experience with Clio software, and an existing notary license is a plus - please be sure to note this on your resume. Please include your salary requirement in your resume. Responsibilities: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. • Track Statute of Limitation deadlines • Written communication skills to edit and proofread documents • Perform initial background research in preparation for filing complaints (TLO, DMV Research, Private Investigators, etc.) • Prepare ancillary documents to file complaints (Summons, Civil Case Cover Sheet, jury fees. • Send for the service of all Defendants after the filing comes back from the court • Superior Court websites to obtain case/docket information • Manage team/attorney calendar • Schedule remote appearances and motion hearings for attorneys • Ensure that a consistent naming system is followed when saving documents to files • Send various documents to clients for review and signature via DocuSign or a courier service • Maintain, organize, and sort all files/send for shredding/closing files • Propound initial discovery on all Parties • At the direction of attorneys, prepare and send supplemental discovery • Escalate issues (motions) to the attorneys in litigation • Send deposition transcripts to clients for review and signature • Request an electronic copy of deposition transcripts • When deposition transcripts come in, obtain a digital copy of the transcripts and save them to the file • Monthly Review cases to see if we got discovery responses and send letters to defense counsel, following up on our initial discovery if no discovery responses are received • Handle client relations and coordinate deposition/discovery completion dates with clients • Assist the litigation attorney with any necessary tasks Qualifications: • Very well organized • Basic understanding of legal terminology • Computer skills to use information retrieval, document management, appointment, litigation support, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software • Research skills to gather background information and relevant court records for cases • Oral communication and interpersonal skills to interact positively with clients, court personnel, and coworkers • Organizational skills to maintain accurate records for multiple clients at one time • Active listening skills to perform transcriptions and take accurate notes • Good and consistent follow-up skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to handle large volume of cases and multiple cases at a time • Ability to work well independently and in a team setting • Paralegal Certification is a plus • Knowledge of internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software • Prior experience with Clio is a plus

• Core duties and responsibilities include the following. • Track Statute of Limitation deadlines • Written communication skills to edit and proofread documents • Perform initial background research in preparation for filing complaints (TLO, DMV Research, Private Investigators, etc.) • Prepare ancillary documents to file complaints (Summons, Civil Case Cover Sheet, jury fees. • Send for the service of all Defendants after the filing comes back from the court • Superior Court websites to obtain case/docket information • Manage team/attorney calendar • Schedule remote appearances and motion hearings for attorneys • Ensure that a consistent naming system is followed when saving documents to files • Send various documents to clients for review and signature via DocuSign or a courier service • Maintain, organize, and sort all files/send for shredding/closing files • Propound initial discovery on all Parties • At the direction of attorneys, prepare and send supplemental discovery • Escalate issues (motions) to the attorneys in litigation • Send deposition transcripts to clients for review and signature • Request an electronic copy of deposition transcripts • When deposition transcripts come in, obtain a digital copy of the transcripts and save them to the file • Monthly Review cases to see if we got discovery responses and send letters to defense counsel, following up on our initial discovery if no discovery responses are received • Handle client relations and coordinate deposition/discovery completion dates with clients • Assist the litigation attorney with any necessary tasks