Overview
Office / Legal Assistant Jobs in Las Vegas, NV at Confidential
A great opportunity to learn, grow, and build a career in the legal field.
We are looking for an organized, dependable, and motivated Office / Legal Assistant to join our family law firm. This is an entry-level position designed for someone who has strong administrative skills, takes pride in doing things correctly, and is interested in learning the legal side of a professional office.
You do not need prior law firm experience to be successful in this role. We are willing to train the right person who brings a strong work ethic, attention to detail, professionalism, and a genuine desire to learn.
This position will provide administrative and legal support to our attorneys, paralegals, and operations team. You’ll assist with everything from scheduling and correspondence to basic legal documents, calendaring, client document collection, and general office support.
We work hard, hold ourselves and each other to high standards, and believe people do their best work when they feel supported and valued. We’re committed to creating a workplace where people can grow professionally, enjoy working together, and take pride in making a difference for our clients every day.
If you’re someone who likes staying organized, enjoys being part of a team, and wants an opportunity to develop new skills and take on greater responsibility as you grow, we’d love to meet you.
What It Takes to Succeed
You don’t need to know everything on day one. What matters most is that you’re dependable, organized, willing to learn, and committed to getting things done right.
You’ll be working in a busy professional environment where priorities can shift and details matter. The right person will be comfortable asking questions, taking direction, learning from feedback, and following tasks through to completion.
As you learn our processes and the legal work we do, you’ll have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and develop valuable law firm experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and phone calls for attorneys.
- Prepare, finalize, and send routine correspondence, including transmittal and client enclosure letters.
- Assist with basic legal documents and filings, including simple pleadings and potentially electronic filing as trained.
- Assist paralegals with gathering documents and information from clients for Initial Disclosures, Financial Disclosure Forms, and other case needs.
- Assist with monitoring deadlines and calendaring case-related dates and attorney commitments.
- Prepare retainer letters and other routine client documents.
- Process and enter incoming documents and pleadings into the firm’s case management and timekeeping systems.
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and other team members as needed.
- Serve as backup support for the front desk, including answering phones and assisting clients and visitors when needed.
- Help coordinate office needs, including placing and monitoring IT and building service requests, ordering lunches for meetings and mediations, and maintaining kitchen, printer, and office supplies.
- Assist with other administrative and operational projects as availability and office needs require.
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You…
- Are organized and enjoy keeping track of details.
- Take pride in accuracy and completing things correctly.
- Follow through without needing repeated reminders.
- Are comfortable juggling several tasks and adjusting when priorities change.
- Communicate professionally and aren’t afraid to ask questions when you’re unsure.
- Learn quickly and welcome feedback.
- Enjoy helping others and being part of a team.
- Are interested in learning about the legal field and developing new skills.
- Notice the little things others sometimes miss.
Our Core Values
The right person for this role naturally demonstrates our core values that guide everything we do:
- Growth-Oriented – You welcome feedback, learn quickly, and are always looking to improve.
- Driven – You take ownership of your work and hold yourself to high standards.
- Creative – You think proactively and find practical solutions.
- Relationship Builder – You make people feel welcome, respected, and valued.
- Gets It Done Right – You care about the details and follow through.
- Team-First – You support your colleagues, communicate openly, and contribute to team success.
- Compassionate Guidance – You remain calm, patient, and professional when helping people through difficult situations.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Word.
- Ability to learn new software and office procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Dependable, professional, and willing to learn.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
- Willingness to accept direction, feedback, and increasing responsibility as skills develop.
Highly Valued, But Not Required
- Previous administrative, office, or receptionist experience.
- Experience working in a law firm or other professional office environment.
- Familiarity with legal terminology or legal documents.
- Experience preparing, proofreading, or formatting professional documents.
- Experience with calendaring, data entry, or document management.
- An interest in developing a long-term career in the legal field.
Prior legal experience is not required. We are willing to train the right person.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Health insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Discretionary bonus opportunities.
- Hands-on training and an opportunity to develop legal skills and experience.
- Opportunities to grow and take on additional responsibility.
- A collaborative team that values professionalism, accountability, and growth.
- Meaningful work helping people navigate major family changes.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter telling us:
- Why you’re interested in joining our team and working in the legal field.
- Your desired salary range.
Applications submitted outside of the application process will not be considered. No agencies please.
Thank you for considering our firm. We review every application carefully and will contact candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Office / Legal Assistant
Company: Confidential
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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