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LOCATION
Las Vegas, NV
POSTED
5 days ago
Legal Assistant - Las Vegas, NV
A growing organization is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide administrative and litigation support to a busy legal team handling civil and commercial matters, including real estate and property-related disputes.
The successful candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a collaborative legal environment and takes pride in keeping attorneys organized, deadlines on track, and legal matters moving efficiently. This individual will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the legal department while serving as a trusted resource for attorneys, internal leadership, outside counsel, and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation
Prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, reports, and court filings for attorney review
Maintain attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, and case management systems
Open, organize, maintain, and archive electronic and physical legal files
Coordinate meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and attorney schedules
Assist with document preparation, filing, and service of legal documents
Communicate professionally with courts, clients, outside counsel, vendors, and other legal professionals
Review legal documents for formatting, accuracy, and completeness before filing
Process invoices, legal expenses, vendor documentation, and departmental records
Maintain confidentiality while supporting multiple attorneys and active legal matters
Qualifications
Minimum of two years of legal administrative or legal assistant experience
Experience supporting litigation attorneys is strongly preferred
Working knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes
Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management software
Professional demeanor with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment