Legal Assistant - Medical Malpractice

Hall & Evans is seeking a candidate with Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience to support our Las Vegas office. This position may require billable hours.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and file documents electronically
• Prepare motion and discovery shells, motion filing
• Expert coordination for depositions and trial
• Assist with preparation of trial/mediation/appellate briefs
• Interface professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court clerks
• Process payment requests and coordinate the client billing process
• Maintain client files and contact information
• Schedule meetings, conference calls, depositions, court hearings, and travel arrangements
• Outlook/LSS calendaring for state and federal court deadlines
• Use iManage document management program

Requirements

• Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience, 5+ years preferred
• Excellent technology skills
• Well-developed skills in editing, proofreading, and grammar
• Ability to anticipate problems, find solutions, and prioritize work accordingly
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• High degree of personal integrity, confidentiality, tact, discretion, and judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Knowledge of manipulating and editing PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to work overtime as necessary
• Experience in Defense Civil Litigation preferred
• Minimum of high school graduation; business school or related professional legal secretarial degree preferred

Benefits

• Financial stability
• Great benefits, many 100% paid by the Firm
• Professional work environment with a business casual dress code
• Respectful and collegial culture
• Onsite training to promote continuous learning
• Current technology and in-house IT professionals

Schedule

Hybrid working schedule (3 days in-office and 2 days at home) after successfully completing the training period.