Legal Assistant

Messner Reeves LLP, a national law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What truly makes us special is our team. We consider our people an investment in our success. We’re passionate about our work and eager to welcome new talent.

We are looking for a long-term addition to our team who has a great work ethic and positive attitude.

Legal Assistant Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate heavy scheduling and calendaring for attorney meetings, court deadlines, and depositions.
• Provide support by drafting correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.
• Prepare files and/or binders for hearings, depositions, meetings and trial.
• Assist with client engagement and retention, including preparation of engagement letter, conflict checks, conflict waivers, and submitting information to open matters.
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision.
• Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Legal Assistant Requirements:

• Experience in medical malpractice, general litigation, product liability, and premises liability.
• Experience handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads.
• Well versed in both federal and state court procedure and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal court.
• Ability to work in the office.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Referral program

We offer a great working environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits