Litigation Legal Assistant - Boutique Business Firm

At Reisman Sorokac, we understand the importance of being valued where you work. We are proud to offer the opportunity to build a career in a collaborative, high performance environment with deep connections to the community where we live and work. Our firm is recognized throughout the Nevada legal community and beyond as Sophisticated Business Lawyers
, and we take that reputation seriously—both in the work we deliver to clients and in the way we support our people.

Reisman Sorokac has a full-time Legal Assistant employment opportunity in the Litigation Department of our Las Vegas office. The individual will provide administrative support for multiple attorneys and will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with litigating civil cases in Federal and Nevada State courts.

• Assist multiple attorneys in handling all aspects of pleadings, motions, and discovery at a high level
• Manage calendars, including calculation of legal deadlines, scheduling/arranging meetings, booking meeting rooms, and sending invitations and reminders when needed
• Organize and maintain case files, documents, and exhibits
• Knowledge of rules of civil procedure and local court rules and procedures as they pertain to service, filing, motion practice, discovery and pretrial deadlines, and document formatting
• Manage documents in discovery and exhibit preparation and management for trial
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, discovery requests, and document productions
• Provide support for the department attorneys in preparing for client meetings, hearings and trials
• Proactively contribute to office activities to ensure an efficient and cohesive team environment
• Manage attorney communications and correspondence (phone, voicemail, email, mail), responding when needed; bringing action items forward to appropriate individual’s attention
• Take ownership for the success of the firm-wide administrative functions by effectively communicating with and providing back up support to all administrative staff, as needed
• Consistent and regular in-office attendance is an essential function of this job

• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PDF software (e.g., Adobe or Power
  
  PDF)
• Ability to proficiently navigate Odyssey E-File and Serve, CM/ECF Filer, PACER and Silver Flume
• Knowledge and understanding of local jurisdiction and federal court rules
• Excellent and professional command of the English language in a written and verbal capacity
• Must have a valid driver license, insurance and transportation

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process. In addition to base compensation, this opportunity is eligible for performance bonuses, health benefits, 401(k), and professional development support.

We value diversity of thought, experience, and background. Reisman Sorokac is an equal opportunity employer.

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