The firm's Las Vegas office is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant
to support our insurance coverage litigation team. The ideal candidate
will be highly motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to
multi-task and work independently. Must have knowledge of eFiling
procedures for Federal and State Courts. Additionally, excellent
spelling and proofreading skills are required.
Provide administrative support to litigation attorneys/paralegals
Provide exceptional, detailed-oriented skills in reviewing and
proofreading correspondence and documents
Produce accurate documents and correspondence in a timely manner
Ability to file (electronically or by courier service) briefs and
other documents with various federal, state, and appellate courts
with minimal supervision
Manage multiple attorney calendars using Outlook calendars to
schedule appointments, meetings
Calculating and inputting case related deadlines into firm's
docketing program.
Maintain electronic files for client matters
Preparing shells for various pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence
Oversee arrangements for in-house and external depositions,
including booking court reporters
Reception and office coordination duties.
Perform other administrative duties as they arise
Essential Skills & Experience
Minimum of 8-10+ years litigation experience in a law firm setting
High School diploma or GED required
Extensive experience in handling and completing State and Federal eFilings
Proficient to advanced user of Microsoft Word and Outlook
Proficient to advanced user of PDF programs such as Adobe,
Nuance/Kofax, etc.
Applicant must be detailed oriented and highly motivated with the
ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Impressive command of grammar and punctuation
Must have experience with iManage or equivalent document
management system
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global
law firm, helping organizations successfully navigate risk and
maximize opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely: insurance,
aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources.
Globally integrated, Clyde & Co offers a comprehensive range of
contentious and non-contentious legal services and
commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the
world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by
progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects
the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in
which everyone can realize their potential, using its legal and
professional skills to support its communities through pro bono
work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimizing the
impact it has on the environment including through a commitment to
the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions
reduction targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200
legal professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and
associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that
guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors and
strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one- We are a globally connected
team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to
achieve success
Excel with clients- We aim high and challenge
ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping
them at the center of everything we do
Celebrate difference- We help each other to be at
our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly- We seek new opportunities,
take action and learn as we go, recognizing that curiosity drives
our development and contributes to growth
Business Services Competencies
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and
professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to
be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to
fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services
career development. They vary across levels and different business
areas and fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
People and Team
Client/Stakeholder Relationships
Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
Personal Effectiveness
Benefits offered include generous time off; medical, dental, and
vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor contribution; Life/AD&D
Disability; Flexible Spending Account; Supplemental Medical Accident
Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance; Employee
Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Commuter Benefits.
This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business.
**Principals only**
It is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign,
compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to
race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis
protected by applicable law.
