What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Assistant position at PYATT SILVESTRI?
Pyatt Silvestri is a Las Vegas law firm with more than 40 years of service to the Nevada community. We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in our insurance defense practice.
Work Schedule: Full-time, in-office position; Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Position Summary
The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys, assisting with case management, document preparation, client communication, records collection, scheduling, and court filings.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other legal documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper formatting.
- File legal documents with state and federal courts through electronic filing systems.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings.
- Schedule appointments and litigation-related events.
- Submit, track, and monitor requests for medical, billing, employment, and other records.
- Communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, experts, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
- Assist with trial preparation, exhibit organization, and case materials.
- Maintain confidentiality of all client and firm information.
- Provide general administrative support and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements
- 3-5 years of continuous Legal Assistant experience supporting attorneys in a litigation-focused law firm environment.
- Insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court systems.
- Experience managing attorney calendars and litigation deadlines.
- Excellent typing, proofreading, and document formatting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail, professionalism, and reliability.
Preferred
- Legal Assistant certificate or degree.
- Experience with Nevada state and federal court rules.
- Experience with electronic document management systems.
- Experience obtaining and managing medical records.
Compensation
Salary Range: $57,000 to $67,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- Employer-paid health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Annual merit-based salary reviews
- Opportunities for year-end performance bonuses
Why Join Pyatt Silvestri?
We value professionalism, teamwork, and accountability. Our employees are an important part of our success, and we invest in our team through employee appreciation initiatives, firm-sponsored events, annual merit-based salary reviews, and opportunities for year-end performance bonuses.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pyatt Silvestri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.
Recruiters and staffing agencies: Please do not contact us regarding this position.
Recruiters and staffing agencies: Please do not contact us regarding this position.
Salary : $57,000 - $67,000