Litigation Assistant

Location: Las Vegas, NV
Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year, along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401k
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid (4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Remote)

LHH is working with a well-established law firm in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to support attorneys in civil litigation defense. Experience in healthcare litigation and medical malpractice defense is a huge plus. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorneys' calendars, scheduling court appearances, client meetings, depositions, and other engagements.

• Ensure there are no scheduling conflicts and notify attorneys of pending deadlines.

• Serve as an intermediary between attorneys, firm personnel, and the courts, facilitating effective communication.

• Generate all correspondence, including legal documents and general communications.

• Prepare and send notices of filings, motions, and hearings to the appropriate parties.

• Create and maintain client files, records, logs, and case-related documentation.

• Track billing hours using billing software.

• Assist in case preparation, including document formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, and copying.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm supporting attorneys in medical malpractice defense litigation.

• Strong understanding of legal terminology, concepts, principles, and procedures.

• Familiarity with the functions and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal courts and related agencies.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), billing software, and online document management systems.

• Expertise in Outlook Calendars for scheduling and maintaining attorneys’ court schedules.

• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance