Job Description

Legal Secretary - Litigation

Come Work for the Best!

McDonald Carano LLP is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary to join our litigation team in Las Vegas. Our firm has two office locations, in Reno and Las Vegas, supporting Nevada's business law needs since 1949.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment alongside talented professionals while gaining valuable experience in the legal field.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Providing administrative support to attorneys in all phases of litigation, including drafting and editing legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings. Maintaining electronic and physical case files, ensuring all documents are organized and easily accessible. Managing attorneys' calendars, including organizing and setting up meetings and appointments, and providing daily calendar reminders of all scheduled meetings and appointments. Coordinating with attorneys as to time, location and participants associated with meetings, and making necessary travel arrangements. Assisting with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, and preparing trial notebooks. Finalizing and sending outgoing correspondence. Processing mail. Assisting with billing and invoices. Preparing engagement letters and assisting with all aspects of client intake. Managing required submissions to State Bar Associations. Maintaining and updating client files. Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Marketing projects as requested. Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

3+ years' litigation experience, commercial litigation experience preferred. Working knowledge of state and federal courts rules, procedures, and calendaring requirements, familiarity with Nevada court procedures and filing requirements is preferred. Working proficiency in Adobe and Windows-based software including Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Working knowledge of office equipment such as copiers, postage machines and document management systems, experience with NetDocs a plus. Excellent formatting, proofreading, and editing skills. Exemplary organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with clients, client representatives, court personnel, outside counsel and others. Ability to multi-task and adjust to shifting priorities in a very busy environment. Ability to apply new resources and technologies. Team player with a positive attitude. Must be able to work overtime on occasion and/or as needed. Must present and maintain a professional and organized work environment.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as paralegal studies, business administration, or a relevant discipline is a plus.

Interested candidates should send their resume to hr@mcdonaldcarano.com or apply to our listing on Indeed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Profit sharing Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Schedule:

8-hour shift Monday through Friday
Travel requirement:

No travel
Ability to commute/relocate:

Nevada: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Relocate:

Las Vegas, NV 89102: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person