Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation Defense in , us

About the job

Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation Defense

Hybrid – Las Vegas, NV

Direct Hire / Permanent Placement

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation defense matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct court appearances, status conferences, hearings, and related proceedings.
• Handle written discovery, document review, and discovery strategy.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and summarize testimony.
• Draft motions, oppositions, pleadings, legal memoranda, and case strategy materials.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and negotiation efforts.
• Prepare matters for trial including exhibits, witness prep, motions in limine, and trial coordination.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case developments, strategy, and exposure updates.
• Work directly with a supervising partner while maintaining ownership of assigned files.

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably defense-side.
• Active Nevada Bar license in good standing.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling hearings, discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and multiple active matters.
• Professional communication skills with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Strong work ethic with desire to grow as a trial‑ready litigator.
• Stable employment history with clear progression.

Additional Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in addition to Nevada.
• Experience in insurance defense, general liability, premises liability, construction defect, transportation, or commercial litigation.
• Trial preparation or first‑chair / second‑chair trial exposure.
• Mediation experience and practical settlement strategy skills.
• Experience reporting directly to partners or senior litigation leadership.
• Strong case ownership mindset with minimal handholding required.
• Prior experience in fast‑paced civil defense firms.

Salary & Benefits

Base salary: $100,000 – $175,000 (depending on experience)

Additional compensation: bonus opportunities.

Benefits: full benefits package.

Work Location & Employment Type

Hybrid – Las Vegas, NV.

Full‑time, direct hire.

Visa sponsorship: not available.