Legal Assistant - Litigation at Black & Wadhams Attorneys At Law in NV-Las Vegas-89135

Job description

• This is a non-exempt position that reports to assigned attorney(s), with administrative oversight from the Firm Administrator.
• The ideal candidate will support attorneys through all stages of insurance defense litigation, including case preparation, discovery, trial support, and related administrative tasks, ensuring seamless legal operations.
• Schedule: Full-time 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday

Responsibilities

• Document Preparation & Filing
• Draft, edit, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, correspondence, and other litigation documents
• File legal documents through state and federal electronic filing systems, including Odyssey, eFlex, and CM/ECF (PACER)
• Maintain and manage attorney and litigation calendars, including deadlines, hearings, and trial schedules
• Organize and maintain case files and discovery materials, both electronic and physical, in accordance with firm policy and using NetDocuments
• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Discovery & Trial Support
• Assist with discovery, including interrogatories, document production, indexing, and summarizing deposition transcripts
• Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, and assist attorneys with trial preparation
• Coordinate with court clerks, opposing counsel, clients, and expert witnesses
• Prepare and submit case status reports and other required updates to insurance carriers in accordance with carrier litigation guidelines
• Client & Attorney Communication
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence for assigned attorneys
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, providing case updates and collecting information as needed
• Ensure timely and accurate attorney time entry in CosmoLex
• Provide coverage for other Legal Assistants/Paralegals during absences as needed
• Other duties as assigned; responsibilities are subject to change based on the firm's evolving operational needs

Requirements

• Required
• Minimum 2 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm setting; insurance defense experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with legal terminology, court rules, and procedures
• Experience with Nevada state and federal court filings
• Familiarity with trial preparation and supporting attorneys during hearings or trials
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of Nevada state and federal court rules and e-filing systems (e.g., Odyssey)
• Excellent typing, proofreading, and formatting skills
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in litigation
• Familiarity with insurance carrier litigation guidelines and carrier reporting/billing platforms
• Familiarity with CosmoLex and NetDocuments

Skills

Required

• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Professional demeanor
• Maintain confidentiality
• Adobe Acrobat
• Odyssey
• eFlex
• CM/ECF (PACER)
• NetDocuments
• CosmoLex

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Paid firm holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with firm match
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with a focus on high-quality client service
• Compensation: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year