Legal Practice Assistant
On-site · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States or Henderson, Nevada, United States
Job Summary
Legal Practice Assistant in Las Vegas supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. Manage litigation calendars and deadlines across matters, calculate and calendar filing deadlines per federal/state/local rules, maintain docket/timelines, and perform electronic court filings via CM/ECF and PACER. Draft, format, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery; prepare trial binders and deposition materials; coordinate depositions and hearings; organize case files in document management systems (e.g., iManage or equivalent). Coordinate subpoenas and service of process; provide backup administrative support. Requires 5+ years of litigation experience, proficiency with CM/ECF/PACER, Nevada e-filing portals, strong knowledge of court rules, and advanced MS Word/Outlook/Excel skills. Overtime eligible and located in Henderson, NV or Las Vegas, NV with on-site office work.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years as a Legal Practice Assistant or Legal Secretary in a law firm
- Demonstrated litigation experience — court deadlines, filings, and case management are your daily reality
- Proficiency with CM/ECF and PACER for federal court e-filings
- Experience with Nevada state court or equivalent state court e-filing portals
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules and individual judge standing orders
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Experience with document management systems (iManage, NetDocs, or equivalent)
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple attorneys' workloads and competing deadlines without losing composure
- Self-motivated, professional, and capable of working independently
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