Description

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is recruiting full time experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level support to attorneys specializing in litigation in the area of Guardianship law.   The ideal candidate is organized, diligent, takes initiative and can work both independently and as part of a team. This is a challenging role with varied responsibilities. Must have experience in a legal environment and posses a strong understanding of litigation procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

        Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email

        Draft, proofread, and file or send legal documents, such as motions or letters of intent

        Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling appointments and hearings, making photocopies, scanning and compiling complex documentation

        Create and maintain electronic and hard copy case files

        Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls and emails to lawyers

        Enter data into case management system

Starting salary range is $39,000.00-$52,000.00 yearly dependent upon experience with annual increases available.  Our excellent benefits include 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependents up to 26 years old. A 403B match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment, 12 weeks paid parental leave, a generous paid time off policy and flex work options.  

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada conducts a background review on employees

Requirements

Required skills and qualifications

        Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment

        Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

        Excellent attention to detail

        Strong organizational skills

        Experience with legal forms, documents, Court practices and procedures

        Knowledge of online court filing systems

        Experience working with multiple lawyers simultaneously

        Excellent computer skills and experience with Word, Excel and Outlook software programs

Additional qualities desired:

        Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community

        Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue

        An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude

        Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals

        Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work.