Legal Assistant

Parsons Behle & Latimer is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our litigation and transactional practice in our Reno, Nevada office. This is a full-time in-office non-exempt position, hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Salary is negotiable commensurate with Nevada law experience.

The ideal candidate will have the skill set to prioritize, manage, and execute multiple projects; a strong work ethic; experience working with Microsoft Office Suite; careful attention to detail; and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with client intake and document collection.
• Prepare, proofread, and file legal documents.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court dates.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and hearings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare and organize documents for commercial, corporate, real estate, finance, and other business transactions.
• Coordinate transaction closings, including compiling signature packets, tracking executed documents, and preparing closing binders.
• Assist with entity formation, governance, annual filings, and corporate record maintenance.
• Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely follow-up.
• Maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Provide backup support for other legal assistants.

Requirements

• 2 years of Nevada law experience preferred.
• Experience filing in state and/or federal courts preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based software.
• Strong ability to prioritize, manage, and execute multiple projects with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff.
• Excellent verbal communication and professional client service, both in person and by phone.
• Strong organizational skills, including calendaring, time entry, invoice review, attorney support, and coordination across in-person and remote teams.
• Reliable, self-motivated, people-oriented, and professional, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan upon eligibility
• Long and short-term disability

Parsons actively recruits to obtain an applicant pool of candidates from a variety of diverse backgrounds with a breadth of experience from shareholders to professional staff. Interested candidates should email a resume.

Established in Salt Lake City in 1882, Parsons Behle & Latimer’s (Parsons) more than 200 attorneys deliver an in-depth range of experience to its clients in the following industries: agriculture; banking and financial services; construction; dental; energy; healthcare; manufacturing; mining; natural resources; oil and gas; real estate; resorts and recreation; venture capital and startups; and technology. One of Utah’s largest law firms, Parsons remains on the forefront of business and industry trends to help clients accelerate their business objectives. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Parsons has offices in Lehi, Park City and St. George, Utah; Boise, Idaho Falls and Rexburg, Idaho; Helena and Missoula, Montana; Reno, Nevada; and Jackson, Wyoming. To learn more about us, please visit parsonsbehle.com.