Legal Assistant

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected law firm with a specialized practice and strong reputation in Nevada.
• Work closely with attorneys on meaningful, fast-moving matters in a niche area of law.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values professionalism, accountability, and follow-through.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting litigation and case management in a role that is central to the firm's success.
• Opportunity for long-term growth in a stable legal environment with real responsibility.

Location: This role can be based in either Carson City or Las Vegas, depending on what is most applicable to you. We are open to hybrid flexibility over time, but initial training and supervision are on-site.

Note: Must have prior law firm or legal industry experience. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, comfort with legal documents, and the ability to work on-site initially in either Carson City or Las Vegas.

About Us We are a Nevada law firm focused on helping employers, insurers, third-party administrators, and related clients navigate complex industrial relations and regulatory matters. Our team values precision, responsiveness, professionalism, and strong internal support. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys in all phases of litigation and case management
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery materials, and other case-related documents
• Maintain and organize electronic and paper case files
• Track deadlines, filings, appointments, and key case activity
• Coordinate calendars, scheduling, and communications with clients, courts, and outside parties
• Prepare documents for filing and ensure they meet court and procedural requirements
• Help keep matters moving efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced legal environment
• Use Microsoft Office, PDFs, and legal software to support daily workflow
• Provide dependable administrative and litigation support with strong follow-through

Qualifications

• Prior law firm or legal industry experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree or some college preferred
• Familiarity with legal documents, terminology, and office procedures
• Experience with legal software, case management, and docketing systems preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills
• Professional, dependable, and discreet with confidential information
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDFs, and digital files
• Typing speed of 50+ WPM preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Supportive team environment with strong standards and professionalism
• Important role with visible impact on attorneys, clients, and case progress
• Opportunity to deepen your litigation and legal operations experience
• Stable, specialized practice with room to grow
• Hybrid flexibility may be available after initial on-site training

JPC-859

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: Hiring in Carson City / Las Vegas locations. 1+ yrs litigation support exp.

• Nice to haves: Preferred experience with litigation support, legal software, docketing, and court filings.

• Additional context: Relocation- [NO]. Packages - [NO]

• Salary Bands:

  • 1 to 2 years relevant legal experience: $45,000 to $52,000

  • 3 to 5 years relevant legal experience: $52,000 to $60,000

  • 5+ years directly relevant litigation legal assistant experience: $60,000+

Submissions Name / Kristie - kmastrangioli@hmc.law;smeng@hmc.law

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Nevada law firm hiring a Legal Assistant for litigation support, document prep, file management, calendaring, and deadline tracking. Open to Carson City or Las Vegas. Legal experience is required, and they want someone organized, polished, and able to work on-site initially.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Legal Assistant - Hooks Meng & Clement, PLLC.- JPC 859 - Source

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• Client job title: Legal Assistant

• Location: Carson City, NV

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 1

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