Messner Reeves Legal

Legal Assistant

Las Vegas, NV In person Full-time
  • 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

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