Legal Assistant

The role

You will provide support to attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense cases. Tasks include drafting and e-filing legal documents, managing case calendars, and coordinating hearings and trial prep.

What you will do

• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• Docket deadlines
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements
• Format all pleadings and correspondence
• Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls
• Assist with trial preparation
• File and E-file documents in State and Federal Courts
• Assist with document management and file organization

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense experience
• Strong understanding of Nevada state and federal civil litigation procedures, including calendaring deadlines and court rules
• Experience with Nevada state and federal court filings, including complex motions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Able to work in office 2 days a week
• Handle sensitive and confidential information
• Manage a diverse workload and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Work collaboratively within a team environment under tight deadlines
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 3% and 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Vacation time accrued annually at the employee's base rate
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• 37.5-hour standard workweek
• Educational reimbursement program up to $3,500 per calendar year
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Social and off-site events

About the company

Tyson & Mendes is a fast-growing civil defense firm known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Their team of trial attorneys delivers results from landmark cases and defense verdicts across the nation.