Legal Assistant

Tyson & Mendes•Las Vegas, NV

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking a detail-driven, proactive Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense cases. The role provides administrative and litigation support, including drafting and filing documents, managing deadlines and calendars, coordinating hearings and trial preparation, and communicating with clients and courts while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. The position is hybrid, with work in the office two days per week, and offers flexible work options. The standard workweek is 37.5 hours.

Requirements

At least 5 years of civil litigation experience.
Insurance defense experience is required.
Strong understanding of Nevada state and federal civil litigation procedures, including calendaring deadlines and court rules.
Experience with Nevada state and federal court filings, including complex motions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to work in the office two days a week.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to manage a diverse workload and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment under tight deadlines.
Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks.
Docket deadlines.
Coordinate attorney travel arrangements.
Format pleadings and correspondence.
Schedule depositions, hearings, and conference calls.
Assist with trial preparation.
File and e-file documents in state and federal courts.
Assist with document management and file organization.
Communicate with clients and courts while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits coverage, including health, vision, and dental plans; some plans are available at zero employee cost.
Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%.
Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate.
Paid parental leave at base pay.
Educational reimbursement for eligible non-attorney team members, up to $3,500 per calendar year.
Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
Firm-wide charitable giving program.
Social and off-site events throughout the year.
Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, as needed.
Mentorship, continuous learning, internal advancement opportunities, specialized training, and professional development.