Legal Assistant - Real Estate/Estate Planning/Business Law

Prepare estate planning documents from firm templates at the attorney’s direction, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and trust funding deeds. Serve as the first point of contact for clients, and communicate professionally with opposing counsel, lenders, title and escrow officers, and government agencies.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Legal Assistant – Real Estate, Estate Planning & Business Law
Black & Graf | Las Vegas, Nevada | Full-Time, In Office



About the Firm
Black & Graf is a multi-practice law firm in Las Vegas. We serve businesses and individuals in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. We are looking for an organized, detail-driven Legal Assistant to support our Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Business Law practices.



Position Summary
The Legal Assistant will work directly with our attorneys, managing the attorney’s calendar and scheduling client meetings, signings, and closings. The role also supports residential and commercial real estate, estate planning, and business matters. It requires strong organization, close attention to detail, and comfort with a high volume of documents that are sensitive to deadlines.



Key Responsibilities

Scheduling and Attorney Support

• Manage the attorney’s calendar, including client meetings, consultations, signings, closings, and filing dates.
• Serve as the first point of contact for clients, and communicate professionally with opposing counsel, lenders, title and escrow officers, and government agencies.
• Prepare for meetings by gathering files and documents in advance.
• Keep electronic files organized in the firm’s document management system, and record time accurately and on time.

Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Business Matters

• Support attorneys on residential and commercial real estate transactions by calendaring contract and closing deadlines, corresponding with escrow, title, and HOA contacts, requesting and organizing documents, and assembling closing binders.
• Prepare estate planning documents from firm templates at the attorney’s direction, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and trust funding deeds. Schedule signing meetings, arrange witnesses and a notary, and handle executed originals, copies, and recording.
• Prepare and submit Nevada entity filings and annual lists through SilverFlume, maintain entity records and renewal deadlines, and assist with document assembly and organization on business transactions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in real estate, estate planning, or business law.
• Strong calendar management skills and comfort serving as an attorney’s main point of contact.
• Estate planning experience is preferred. A Nevada notary commission is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Nevada entity filings and SilverFlume is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel skills. CosmoLex, NetDocuments, and DocuSign experience is a plus.
• Excellent organization, communication, and discretion with confidential information.
• Paralegal certificate or degree is preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience 
• Health / dental / vision insurance 
• 401(k) 
• Paid time off and paid holidays