Legal Assistant
Hooks Meng & Clement
- Las Vegas, NV
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department
- Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals
- Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
- Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
- Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
- Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department
- Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
- Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly
- Responsible for supporting attorneys by performing a variety of administrative duties
- Strong communication skills are required for frequent interaction with court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients
- The candidate must be detail-oriented
- Have strong organizational skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to prioritize work effectively
- Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
- High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus
- Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
- Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
- Applicants must have excellent communication skills and organizational skills
- Experience in the legal industry is highly desired
- An Associate’s degree or some college is preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is necessary
- Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs
- Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
- Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
- Strong customer service, personal, and communication skills
- We expect you to be proficient in the use of standard office software including email and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- As we are largely paperless, you will need to understand how to work in a digital environment with PDFs and other digital file formats
- Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
- Courteous and professional demeanor
- Able to work as a team with attorneys
- A valid driver's license is required
Benefits:Competitive salary and benefits packageOpportunity for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work cultureJoin Us:If you’re passionate about HR and eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic legal environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at HMC!About Hooks, Meng & Clement: We are a dynamic law firm with over 30 attorneys, specializing in a diverse array of legal domains and serving a broad spectrum of corporate clients. Our commitment to excellence, ethical practice, and client satisfaction has solidified our position as a leader in the legal sector.