Markman Law Firm is a growing law firm located in Las Vegas, NV. We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our Personal Injury Litigation Department. Candidates will be involved in all phases of litigation from complaint to settlement/trial. This is a full-time, hybrid position.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, or similar type position. Interested individuals must be able to work with little to no supervision and must be self-starters when it comes to completing and managing tasks. Compensation will depend on an applicant’s previous work experience and is competitive. We provide great work-life balance as well, and as a firm believe in managing family time, work time, and self-time.

Bilingual in Spanish, experience with Clio software, and an existing notary license is a plus - please be sure to note this on your resume.

Please include your salary requirement in your resume.

Core duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Track Statute of Limitation deadlines
• Written communication skills to edit and proofread documents
• Perform initial background research in preparation for filing complaints (TLO, DMV Research, Private Investigators, etc.)
• Prepare ancillary documents to file complaints (Summons, Civil Case Cover Sheet, jury fees.
• Send for the service of all Defendants after the filing comes back from the court
• Superior Court websites to obtain case/docket information
• Manage team/attorney calendar
• Schedule remote appearances and motion hearings for attorneys
• Ensure that a consistent naming system is followed when saving documents to files
• Send various documents to clients for review and signature via DocuSign or a courier service
• Maintain, organize, and sort all files/send for shredding/closing files
• Propound initial discovery on all Parties
• At the direction of attorneys, prepare and send supplemental discovery
• Escalate issues (motions) to the attorneys in litigation
• Send deposition transcripts to clients for review and signature
• Request an electronic copy of deposition transcripts
• When deposition transcripts come in, obtain a digital copy of the transcripts and save them to the file
• Monthly Review cases to see if we got discovery responses and send letters to defense counsel, following up on our initial discovery if no discovery responses are received
• Handle client relations and coordinate deposition/discovery completion dates with clients
• Assist the litigation attorney with any necessary tasks

• Very well organized
• Basic understanding of legal terminology
• Computer skills to use information retrieval, document management, appointment, litigation support, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
• Research skills to gather background information and relevant court records for cases
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to interact positively with clients, court personnel, and coworkers
• Organizational skills to maintain accurate records for multiple clients at one time
• Active listening skills to perform transcriptions and take accurate notes
• Good and consistent follow-up skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle large volume of cases and multiple cases at a time
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Paralegal Certification is a plus
• Knowledge of internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software
• Prior experience with Clio is a plus

Innovative, Strategic, Compassionate, Aggressive - Markman Law is a growing law firm focusing on personal injury, consumer law, and civil litigation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our team is hard-working, attentive to details, caring, and kind; our work environment and culture reflect these attributes as well.

At Markman Law, we have the skills, experience, and resources needed to hold wrongdoers accountable and achieve the best possible outcome for clients. Be part of the team!