Civil Litigation Paralegal/Legal Secretary – Las Vegas, NV
About Us:
Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP is a prestigious civil litigation defense firm with 44 years of experience. Since 1980, we have specialized in construction defect and casualty claims, successfully representing developers and general contractors in major cases. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
The Position:
We're looking for an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal/Secretary to join our Las Vegas, NV-based legal team. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model, with occasional on-site work required. Ideal candidates will have experience in Construction Defect Litigation (developer representation) and General Casualty/Personal Injury, though recent litigation experience is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and edit legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials
- Prepare and submit documents for arbitration, mediation, and court proceedings
- Compile and organize exhibits for federal and Nevada court submissions
- Create tables of authorities and contents for Nevada filings
- Monitor attorney calendars, track filing deadlines, and assist with schedule management
- Process monthly expense reports for assigned attorneys
- Collaborate with billing department on monthly client invoicing
- Track and support attorneys' continuing legal education and bar admission requirements
- Coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys
- Assemble document notebooks and proofread legal materials
- Conduct conflict checks and initiate new client engagements
- Maintain current knowledge of assigned attorneys' cases and projects
- Handle confidential and time-sensitive materials with discretion
- Perform additional administrative tasks as needed
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of litigation experience, preferably in Construction Defect Litigation (developer representation) and General Casualty/Personal Injury
- Proficiency in legal terminology and procedures
- Experience with electronic court filing systems, particularly Nevada state e-filing
- Familiarity with document management systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to create tables of contents and authorities for Nevada filings
- Knowledge of state and federal court rules and filing procedures
- Trial preparation experience is beneficial
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading abilities
- Adept at multitasking while maintaining work quality and meeting deadlines
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced litigation environment
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
Benefits of Joining Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP:
- Collaborate closely with firm Partners
- Bonus Opportunities
- Excellent teams and work life balance
- Hybrid, Remote or In-Office Work Models
- Generous Paid Leave
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flex Spending Plan
- AFLAC
- 401K + Employer Match
*We have Associate and Staff positions available in each of our 9 locations. Licensed Attorneys in state location of interest required*
Please apply today for consideration!
The anticipated compensation for this role falls between $65,000 and $85,000 annually. While we expect to offer a salary within this range, the final figure will be determined based on several factors, including the selected candidate's expertise and background.
