Legal Assistant Jobs in North Las Vegas, NV

A Legal Assistant, also known as a Paralegal, is a crucial part of the legal industry, providing valuable support to attorneys by performing a range of tasks including conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining files, and interacting with clients. They work in a variety of environments such as law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. Their role significantly improves the efficiency of legal services, as they allow attorneys to focus on the more complex aspects of cases.

Strong research and writing skills are essential for a Legal Assistant, as well as proficiency in legal documentation software. They should also have excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients and legal professionals. Some certifications they can obtain include Certified Paralegal (CP) or Certified Legal Assistant (CLA). Prior to becoming a Legal Assistant, a person may have roles such as a Legal Secretary, Administrative Assistant in a law firm, or Legal Researcher. These positions provide valuable experience in understanding the dynamics of the legal industry and help in developing the necessary skills for the role of a Legal Assistant.

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Bilingual Personal Injury Legal Assistant

  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 3 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 3 days ago

Be part of the Impact TORKLAW is hiring a legal assistant for high-value plaintiff personal injury cases....

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Legal Assistant - Litigation

  • Howard & Howard Attorne
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 4 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 4 days ago

Law and Commercial Litigation Demonstrated experience supporting litigation matters in a deadline-driven environment; exposure to discovery, filings, and trial preparation is strongly preferred Strong...

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Legal Assistant Paralegal Office

  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 6 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 6 days ago

, detailoriented **Legal Assistant** to support our team with document preparation, client communication, and case management....

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Workers Compensation Paralegal/Legal Assistant Position Available

  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 8 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 8 days ago

un Worker's Compensation Paralegal/Legal Assistant Position Available compensation: Depends on knowledge and experience employment type: job title: Worker's Compensation Paralegal/Legal Assistant Long-time...

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Legal Assistant

  • Zwicker & Associates, P.C.
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 11 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 11 days ago

Legal Assistant Zwicker & Associates, P.C. - 2.5 Las Vegas, NV Job Details Full-time $19 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision...

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Legal Assistant- Boutique Transactional Law Firm

  • GPAC
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 13 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 13 days ago

is seeking an exeptional legal assistant to support two of their attorneys....

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Legal Assistant-Corporate Law

  • GPAC
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 17 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 17 days ago

seeking an exeptional legal assistant to support two of their attorneys....

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Litigation Assistant

  • Jacoby & Meyers
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 22 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 22 days ago

Want to LOVE where you work and get full training to do it? We are currently seeking a smart and capable Litigation Assistant to join our talented team. At Ed Bernstein Injury Lawyers, every...

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Trust & Estates Legal Assistant

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

Trust & Estates Legal Assistant Onsite role in Las Vegas-must be able to work in the office Monday-Friday Monday-Friday 8am-5pm w/1 hour lunch 12-1pm Legal Administrative Support Manages files, opens...

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Bilingual Legal Assistant

  • TorkLaw
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

Key Responsibilities As a Legal Assistant, you will be involved in all aspects of pre-litigation personal injury cases - from inception to settlement....

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Law Clerk - 2L & 3L

  • Hawkins Melendrez, PC
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 45+ days ago

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in all facets of litigation, including observe and assist with trial preparation....

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Court Law Clerk

  • Clark County (NV)
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 45+ days ago

ABOUT THE POSITION The Justice Court - Las Vegas is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Court Law Clerk position. As a member of the Court's team, you will conduct legal research on...

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Bilingual Legal Assistant (Personal Injury Law Firm)

  • Roebuck Law Firm
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 45+ days ago

As such, we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Bilingual Legal Assistant to join our team and play a vital role in assisting our Firm's Case Managers in providing excellent customer service...

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Legal Assistant

  • Mandarich Law Group
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV (2 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 60+ days ago

Mandarich Law Group, LLP is a leading debt collection law firm with offices located in multiple states. We are currently recruiting for a Legal Admin for our Las Vegas, NV office. This a...

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Legal Assistant

  • Quintairos
  • Henderson, NV (17 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Henderson, NV (17 miles from North Las Vegas, NV)
  • 60+ days ago

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national firm has an immediate opening for a full-time Legal Assistant in our Scottsdale, Arizonan office....

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Demographic Data for North Las Vegas, NV

Moving to North Las Vegas, NV? Find some basic demographic data about North Las Vegas, NV below.


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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in North Las Vegas, NV

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in North Las Vegas, NV offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.5%
Doctorate Degree
26.4%
Associate's Degree
13.8%
Master's Degree
9.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
5.8%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Assistants in North Las Vegas, NV
Less than 1 year
40.5%
1-2 years
20.3%
None
18.0%
2-4 years
9.6%
4-6 years
7.9%
6-8 years
2.4%
8-10 years
1.1%


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