Legal Assistant - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States - Peter Goldstein Law Corporaton

Description

• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, and closings
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant case information
• Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, contracts, and affidavits
• Organize and maintain legal files and documents
• Manage calendars and schedule appointments for attorneys
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Assist with document production and discovery processes
• Prepare trial exhibits and assist with courtroom logistics
• Responsible for assistance in drafting pleadings, discovery, correspondence, document summaries as well as filing and serving electronic documents

• Previous experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in legal case management software and research tools (e.g., Westlaw)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to conduct legal research and analyze case law
• Familiarity with litigation procedures and court rules
• Proficient in clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and scanning documents
• Professional phone etiquette and interpersonal skills
• Must have strong writing and organizational skills. Knowledge of Dropbox, MS Office, Adobe, Federal Court, and Nevada state court procedures is required.