Legal Assistant, Civil Litigation

Job overview

The Legal Assistant, Civil Litigation role is hybrid in Henderson, NV, with compensation of $25–$41 per hour. Tyson & Mendes is a nationally recognized trial firm handling civil litigation and insurance defense. The assistant supports attorneys by organizing case materials, managing deadlines, preparing filings, and coordinating hearings and trial preparation. The role helps maintain accurate, timely case administration and professional communication with clients and courts.

What you'll do

• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• docket deadlines
• coordinate travel
• format pleadings and correspondence
• schedule depositions, hearings, and conference calls
• assist with trial preparation
• file and e-file documents in state and federal courts
• manage and organize case files.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal assistant

civil litigation

insurance defense

legal document filing

court e-filing

case calendars

trial preparation

henderson nv

tyson & mendes

hybrid

$25–$41/hr

three years' experience

37.5-hour workweek

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• employee assistance program
• monthly $60 technology reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• accrued vacation
• paid parental leave
• educational reimbursement up to $3,500 per year.

Why this role

The posting requires working in the office two days a week and describes a 37.5-hour standard workweek. It seeks at least three years of litigation legal assistant experience.

About the employer

Tyson & Mendes LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.