legal assistant training
9-week program
hybrid delivery
Legal Assistant Training in Las Vegas
Practical, local training to help TRAINEES become a stronger candidate for law firm opportunities
Motivated talent faces confusion and certainty about:
- what legal assistants actually do
- what law firms are looking for
- how to gain relevant experience
- how to stand out without prior legal work
- where to even begin
That’s where we come in.
The legal field is full of opportunity, but there is a disconnect between the talent pool and the skills needed to thrive.
Does this sound familiar?
Lawyers and law firms are BUSY, especially in Las Vegas. Every lawyer we know is looking for a great assistant, but they don't have time to train someone.
This means that, even if someone new to the field can get their foot in the door, they'll be forced to learn on their own in a chaotic and stressful way, without learning the fundamental principles we teach in our program.
So we have made it our mission to train career-changers into qualified candidates and connect them with law firms who have a great need.
It's the nature of law firms.
bridging the gap
Our first students had to say:
100% said it was worth their time
100% said they learned what they need to know on the job. Taught by two, 18+ year local legal professionals still in practice.
Trainees experience top quality instruction.
No general info here. Trainees learn: How law firms actually work in Las Vegas; filing and court systems; service and mailing procedures; handling calendars and deadlines; public records research; legal professionalism and ethics; and client communication.
Trainees learn to do the tasks assistants do daily.
Our program has an effective mix of weekly self-study, real life exercises, in-person sessions, and guided learning from experienced professionals working in the field right now.
Trainees don't have to figure it out alone.
This is a structured, local training experience designed to help trainees understand how law firms work, how cases move, and how to show up professionally in a legal environment.
We developed a practical program for the real world.
and so much more...
They understand their role on a team. They understand how law firms work, who will follow behind them, and what next steps to take so they can be proactive members of a team.
Interview our Trainees Confidently with our Professional Reference. We allow our trainees to use us as professional references, because, through the training and exercises, we come to know them, and their strengths and work product, personally.
Real Experience. Our trainees performed hands-on legal tasks, such as preparing filings, initiating a lawsuit in the Eighth Judicial District, serving documents, calculating deadlines, organizing case materials, and more.
They present a stronger resume and "why." Relevant legal training and demonstrated commitment to a career change, initiative, and practical preparation for law firm work.
Trainees go from inexperienced to ready in just nine weeks.
When trainees complete the program:
This program is Nine parts. Trainees watch a 1-hour training each week at home, and complete a real life exercise just like what they would do in a law firm. Then, we meet in-person for 90 minutes each week to go deeper in the training with our experienced instructors, with more practice exercises to solidify trainees' job skills.
Legal Assistant Training
AACE Legal professionals
Qualified graduates have the opportunity to be introduced to local firms which are hiring soon, using our personal professional networks.
Local connections to law firms
Qualified graduates (those who pass our final test with an 80% or higher and demonstrate readiness) have the opportunity to use instructors as a job reference.
professional reference opportunity
Once trainees learn the basics, they qualify for more specific coursework in areas that interest them, like personal injury, probate, estate planning, and immigration.
access to advanced training in other areas
Trainees hone their interview skills with real, local law firms in Las Vegas, so they present accurately to the firms who may wish to hire them.
mock interview practice with real law firms
When trainees complete the program, they also receive:
review the lessons
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Practice public records searches and discover official public info sources
Understand the key skills needed to develop to be a valuable part of a legal team
Identify four key principles that make legal work different from everything else
First, trainees learn where legal assistants fit on a legal team, which works together to bring a client's case from start to win. Then, we look at the four principles that every legal professional must know (e.g., confidentiality). Finally, we do real-life public records searches that are a key skill for legal assistants.
Job Duties of a Legal Assistant
module 1
Find and read the rules for formatting and deadlines.
Understand the different courts in Las Vegas.
Identify civil and criminal case types.
Trainees learn that, just like a favorite card game, lawsuits have a set of rules to follow to win. These rules depend on which court you are in and what type of case it is. We show you assistants find the rules and which rules legal assistants must know to do their job.
Learn the Rules that Govern Lawsuits
module 2
The mechanics and practical steps to mailing legal documents
Understanding what and who to serve notice
Core principle: notice & an opportunity to be heard
Notifying people of a lawsuit is a key task of a legal assistant. Trainees learn the concept of notice and an opporutnity to be hard, how to provide required notice in lawsuits, including which documents must be provided, to whom, by when, and using what mail service.
Notice Processes & Mailing
module 3
Distinguish between service types in your case
How to provide electronic notice of case documents
Understand service of process versus other notice
Mail is only one way that legal assistants ensure that everyone involved in a case get notified. There are four other ways to provide notice, and here, we cover when to choose the proper type depending on what is happening in the case.
Service of process & electronic service
module 4
Use best practices to file and serve legal documents electronically.
Identify the proper court filing system to use for a particular case.
Prepare a document to become a part of the public record.
Legal assistants finalize documents before they become a part of the public record and make sure they are filed properly with the clerk of court. Here, trainees learn what a proper legal document contains, and how to make sure it is ready to file in various local court systems.
Filing legal documents.
module 5
Monitor upcoming deadlines & anticipate information needed
Create calendar entries and reminders for deadlines
Identify and calculate deadlines based on local rules
Lawsuits have a strict set of rules about when things must be done. Managing those deadlines is a big part of a legal assistant's job, so they can help the attorney and other team members be prepared by the deadline.
Deadlines & Calendar Management
module 6
Prepare documents for each phase of a lawsuit to gain familiarity
Identify the tasks that are required in each phase
Understand the phases a case goes through to completion
Legal assistants must understand context: where you are in the process of completing a case. We will cover pre-litigation, pleading phase, discovery, pre-trial, trial, and appeal, with the workflows common to each.
Lawsuits: From start to finish
module 7
Understand the purpose of various legal documents
Ensure compliance with local formatting requirements
Use Microsoft Word to create and format legal documents
A key job duty of legal assistants is to prepare routine requests and basic outlines for the attorney to complete. In this module, trainees gain experience creating a variety of common legal documents that are valid in Nevada courts at all stages of a case.
Preparing valid legal documents
module 8
When to ask for help and how to problem solve in a law firm
Effective communication on a busy legal team under pressure
Understanding proper client communications versus giving legal advice
Each day as a legal assistant is different, with a variety of tasks, client communications, and projects to deal with. Trainees cover the finer points of managing their workload, communicating with clients, and being part of a busy legal team.
Experience a day in the life.
module 9
Every great legal assistant builds their own resource bank, specific to the area of law they work in. We provided trainees a head start, with a list of specific questions to ask when they start a job to quickly familiarize themselves with the firm and attorney's preferences and common practices.
On the Job Quick Start Guide
We provide trainees a list of questions to ask on job interviews, both to demonstrate their understanding of the detailed nature of legal work, but also to help them prepare in advance of the start date for the software, processes, and details of your specific law firm and role.
Impressive Interview Questions
Nine bite-sized steps to help trainees prepare for a new career, including tips for showing up professionally, discussing your transferable skills from other industries, and how to showcase key skills law firms look for so the firm can be confident in their skills.
Step-by-step guide to preparing for a legal career
Plus, trainees get these valuable resources:
Years of combined client experience
40
Real legal cases worked on by the Valeries
1000+
local lawyer & law firm connections
200+
Students Recommend the Program
100%
Valerie Del Grosso, Esq., and Valerie L., are local legal professionals since 2008 and 2004, respectively. We teach the exact things that legal assistants need to know directly from our work in our local court system. Plus, trainees get inside, behind-the-scenes access to real cases and situations, so they're not just learning principles "in theory" but how they really play out in practice.
We practice in state and federal court locally, and bring a variety of experiences to our trainees.
We are a las vegas lawyer and paralegal currently in practice
Meet the Team:
"The Valeries"
professional demeanor and enthusiasm to work on a team
understanding of the principles that guide actions in a law firm, like privilege and notice
structured, in depth training, from scratch on the finer points of the practice
computer & email skills and etiquette to perform on a legal team
our trainees have:
to help people in their career
a professional career path with core business hours
Our trainees want:
an opportunity to showcase their skills
to demonstrate their follow through on legal projects
and you're fed up sorting through resumes, only to find that applicants do not have the experience or understanding they claim to have... contact us.
We created this to solve a problem we hear about repeatedly in our local legal community.
If You Are Ready to hire Untapped Talent...
If something isn't covered here, just get in touch at support@aacelegal.com. We are happy to help.
Common questions about the program
FAQ
We get paid in a variety of ways, depending on the needs of law firms. We offer paid placements, we allow law firms to sponsor seats in upcoming training courses, and we charge tuition for our trainees. We also offer assistance to law firms with onboarding and "crash courses" for existing staff.
How does AACE get paid?
This program is not offered by an accredited educational institution (such as CSN or UNLV). This is a practical workforce training program. We provide resources like this page to trainees so they can show potential employers the program details and benefits, as well as the depth of training on the topics that make them ready to work and use excellent judgment on Day 1.
Is this program accredited?
Trainees do not need prior legal experience to join us. We teach fundamentals and job readiness in the legal field. However, we weed out those who are not detail-oriented or who are not comfortable using computers and Microsoft Word.
Do the trainees have legal experience? What type of skills do they bring?
Please email Support@AACELegal.com to discuss your firm's needs. Our calls are confidential and no obligation.