Associate - Trial and Defense

Job Overview A law firm seeks an associate with 2 to 8 years of litigation experience to join its Las Vegas office. The practice includes general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases. The ideal candidate will have experience in depositions, discovery, motion practice, and pre‑trial preparation. Strong research and writing skills are essential, along with the ability to interact professionally with opposing counsel and clients.Duties Manage a caseload of 10-20 mattersInvestigate claims and develop case strategiesDraft and respond to discoveryReview and analyze documents for productionConduct legal research using WestlawTake and defend depositionsDraft and submit pleadings and motionsAttend hearings and argue motionsPrepare pre‑trial and trial documentsPrepare cases for mediation/trial and participate in mediation/trialReport effectively to clientsRequirements Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law schoolAdmission to the bar in NevadaExtensive experience in all aspects of litigationExceptional legal writing and communication skillsEffective oral advocacy skillsStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple projectsAbility to identify and resolve problems quicklyEducation Juris Doctor from an accredited law schoolLicensed to practice law in NevadaSkills Strong research and writing skillsProficiency in legal research tools such as WestlawExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamBenefits Hybrid work flexibilityFlexible paid time offPerformance bonusesStudent debt repayment assistanceReferral rewardsMentorship and career growth opportunitiesEngaging culture with social events and community service initiativesWellbeing benefits including a dedicated Wellbeing DayInclusive parental leaveGlobal mobility programRetirement benefits starting on day one#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Overview A law firm seeks an associate with 2 to 8 years of litigation experience to join its Las Vegas office. The practice includes general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases. The ideal candidate will have experience in depositions, discovery, motion practice, and pre‑trial preparation. Strong research and writing skills are essential, along with the ability to interact professionally with opposing counsel and clients.Duties Manage a caseload of 10-20 mattersInvestigate claims and develop case strategiesDraft and respond to discoveryReview and analyze documents for productionConduct legal research using WestlawTake and defend depositionsDraft and submit pleadings and motionsAttend hearings and argue motionsPrepare pre‑trial and trial documentsPrepare cases for mediation/trial and participate in mediation/trialReport effectively to clientsRequirements Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law schoolAdmission to the bar in NevadaExtensive experience in all aspects of litigationExceptional legal writing and communication skillsEffective oral advocacy skillsStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple projectsAbility to identify and resolve problems quicklyEducation Juris Doctor from an accredited law schoolLicensed to practice law in NevadaSkills Strong research and writing skillsProficiency in legal research tools such as WestlawExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamBenefits Hybrid work flexibilityFlexible paid time offPerformance bonusesStudent debt repayment assistanceReferral rewardsMentorship and career growth opportunitiesEngaging culture with social events and community service initiativesWellbeing benefits including a dedicated Wellbeing DayInclusive parental leaveGlobal mobility programRetirement benefits starting on day one#J-18808-Ljbffr

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