Legal Secretary

Company: Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

National law firm has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced legal secretary in civil litigation and construction defect in its Las Vegas office. Qualified candidates must have 3+ years of experience in a paralegal and/or legal secretary position in a law firm setting. Insurance defense is highly preferred.
Skills and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to the following:

• e-filing experience in Nevada, both State and Federal court
• Familiar with civil, arbitration procedures/filings
• Familiar with Clark Co. District Court, Justice Court and Washoe Co. 2nd District Courts procedures/filings
• Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel
• Have the ability to communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed
• Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros
• Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
• Be able to open and close legal files
• Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
• Heavy document management organizational skills
• Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
• Assist multiple attorneys
• Trial preparation
  Requirements:
  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to be a team player
  • Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
  • Ability to multi-task independently
  • Professional and pleasant demeanor
  • Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
  • Knowledge of Odyssey and eFlex e-filing systems and eDockets a must
  • High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system
  • Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.

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