Legal Staff Paralegal in Las Vegas, NV

Law Firm

Las Vegas, NV

Legal Staff Paralegal in Las Vegas, NV

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Analyze and process data to ensure proper workflow is adhered to according to client and law firm expectations.
- Provide high-level legal administrative and office management support to the Office Manager and attorneys on-site.
- Utilize internal software to update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory.
- Prepare documentation for attorney review.
- File pleadings with various state-specific court filing systems, either paper or e-file.
- Answer incoming calls and communicate effectively with team members and outside parties.
- Comply with all applicable standard operating procedures set by the office.
- Ensure quality and quantity of work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically strong Excel skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Great attention to detail and professionalism with a positive attitude.
- Preferred: Knowledge of civil litigation procedure rules, rules of evidence, and e-filing process.
- Preferred: Previous administrative experience in a law firm or other financial or banking institution.
- Preferred: Debt collection and/or litigation experience.

Physical Qualifications:
- Ability to lift five pounds or more.
- Ability to sit 90% of the workday at times.
- Ability to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed.
- Ability to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence.
- Ability to communicate verbally and/or in writing.
- Ability to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device.
- Ability to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule.

Salary Information:
- The base hourly rate for this position is .

Additional Information:
- This is a full-time, full-benefit position including medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401K with match.
- The job description is not comprehensive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- The law firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- The law firm is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
- Each posted position will be active for at least five business days, during which time all qualified and eligible employees can apply.