Legal Assistant / Legal Administrative Assistant

• The Legal Assistant provides legal and administrative support to the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners (Board), assisting the General Counsel and Paralegal in carrying out legal operations, including case preparation, document management, litigation and administrative hearing support, and correspondence handling. This role ensures efficient and accurate processing of legal and administrative documents related to complaints, investigations, litigation, and Board meetings.
• The Legal Assistant plays a key role in maintaining organized case files, tracking deadlines, and preparing materials for legal proceedings in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 631, Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 631, and Nevada Open Meeting Laws. The Legal Assistant is also responsible for e-filing of litigation documents in either or both Odyssey and PACER and should be familiar with e-filing in both platforms.
• This position reports to the General Counsel for legal matters and litigation; they report primarily to the Paralegal (currently serving as the Records Control Officer) for document management.

Role & Responsibilities:
Legal Support & Case Preparation:

• Assist in the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, notices, correspondence, and hearing packets.
• Organize, file, and maintain legal case files, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.
• Help prepare case materials for disciplinary hearings, settlement conferences, administrative proceedings, and trials.
• Coordinate deadlines and track case timelines for legal counsel, inclusive of documenting and coordinating appointments, committee/meeting appearances, and court appearances for General Counsel using their Outlook calendar.
• Compile exhibits, evidence, and supporting documentation as directed.
• E-file pleadings as needed; redact and Bates Stamp evidence as needed.

Administrative Support:

• Schedule meetings, hearings, and legal appointments for the legal team.
• Draft and proofread correspondence, memos, and reports.
• Assist in organizing and archiving legal documents in compliance with Board retention policies.
• Maintain and update logs for complaint tracking, legal case status, and pending actions.
• Have schedule availability/flexibility to be present in the office when other legal team members have designated days off.

Board Meeting & Public Records Support:

• Assist in preparing and organizing materials for Board meetings.
• Ensure that legal files and documents needed for Board review are properly formatted and accessible.
• Provide support in responding to public records requests in accordance with Nevada law.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or certificate in Legal Studies or related field preferred. Current college students majoring in legal-related field considered so long as no scheduling conflicts exist between school obligations and full-time work obligations.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal assistant or comparable administrative support role in a legal, regulatory, or government environment. Minimum of 6 mos. of litigation support or, if qualifying via education or comparable work experience, at least demonstrated proficiency with e-filing in both Odyssey and PACER.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of legal terminology, document formatting, and case file management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and document management systems.
• Proficiency in Odyssey and PACER e-filing platforms.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and follow detailed instructions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with legal staff, the public, and external agencies.

About our Company: –
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer” and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.”
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.