Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

We currently have an opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant in our Commercial Litigation practice group in our Reno office. This position requires 2 to 3 years of legal administrative assistant experience. You will calendar, docket, send out correspondence, take in paperwork, manage and reconcile payments, assist with filings, and perform other duties as assigned.

The hours for this position are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The successful candidate will be able to handle day-to-day work challenges of supporting attorneys in a fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to function independently and in a team environment. Strong attention to detail is also required, particularly regarding spelling and grammar.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures all documents have been proofread, edited and revised as necessary.
• Prepares document shells, formats briefs, pleadings, exhibits and other legal documents.
• Generate Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• File legal documents (including sealed filings) in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts.
• Enter details from attorney time records.
• Coordinate case litigation plan and billing to conform with outside counsel guidelines.
• Prepare client invoices, budgets, and billing appeals for submission to e-billing platforms.
• Correspond with clients and answer telephone calls.
• Maintain attorney calendars.
• Monitor case docket.
• Maintain active case files and close inactive cases.
• Make travel arrangements and submit expense reimbursement reports.
• Coordinate conflict searches and prepare new client/matter reports and draft engagement letters.
• Anticipate the needs of attorneys and keep attorneys organized.
• Develop and maintain smooth working relationships with staff, attorneys and clients.

Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of litigation legal administrative assistant experience within a mid-size law firm.
• Must be familiar with Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Have excellent proofing and editing skills.
• Experience with e-filing in Nevada courts.
• Excel, Word and Outlook proficiency.

Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, up to 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Valued, Belong.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.