Legal Assistant

Kaempfer Crowell LTD • Las Vegas, NV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Kaempfer Crowell is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Legal Assistant for its Government Affairs Practice Group in the Las Vegas office. The role provides executive-level administrative support to attorneys, professionals, clients, and others as needed to support Government Affairs matters. The Legal Assistant is expected to maintain professionalism and confidentiality and to contribute effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of recent successful relevant experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal in Nevada.
• Solid understanding of local government affairs, particularly zoning and land development.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Strong organization and calendar management skills.
• Sense of urgency and follow-through; accountability for work product.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, and to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, laws, and legal codes.
• Ability to perform essential job functions accurately, completely, and in compliance with legal requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply policies and procedures.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and provide effective client service and public relations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Copilot.
• Experience using legal systems and software platforms.
• Ability to work in the office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Must be a bonded Nevada notary with a current and valid appointment and be willing to provide notary bond information upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, North Las Vegas, and Henderson government structure.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and edit engagement letters and other legal documents.
• Manage complex, changing calendars and meeting schedules for assigned attorneys, including local government hearings.
• Provide agendas and staff reports for local government hearings.
• Submit conflict checks and open new client matters.
• Schedule client and local government official meetings and conference calls.
• Communicate directly with clients on attorneys’ behalf.
• Prepare meeting memos, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Coordinate logistics for neighborhood meetings and other client events.
• Arrange travel for assigned attorneys.
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit Firm credit card charges monthly for accounting.
• Process time entries and receipts for assigned attorneys.
• Maintain current, organized client documents and case files in the Firm’s document management system.
• Answer phones, manage mail, greet clients, and provide general support.
• Organize and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing systems.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Multi-task and manage competing priorities and tasks.
• Assist team members and provide backup support to attorneys as required.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance in the office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunities for annual pay increases.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Medical insurance with significant employer contributions.
• Dental insurance with significant employer contributions.
• Vision insurance with significant employer contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer matching contributions.
• Covered parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED