Associate Attorney

Hawkins Law Office; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Nevada is seeking a Litigation Attorney skilled in handling personal injury and commercial disputes. Candidates must have at least two years of litigation experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment, managing cases from inception to trial. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in litigation, including wrongful death and personal injury.
• Experience managing a litigation caseload and drafting motions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases from inception to resolution, including trials.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and trials.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Communication skills

Litigation case management

Analytical skills

Education

Active member of the Nevada State Bar

Job description

Job Description

Hawkins Melendrez P.C., a boutique-sized law firm located in the heart of Summerlin, Nevada, is seeking a talented Litigation Attorney to join our accomplished team and contribute to our continued success. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and unwavering dedication to our clients. With a strong foothold in the Las Vegas legal community, we have built a solid reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across various practice areas. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to handle cases from inception through trial and appeal.

Position Overview

As a member of our firm, you will handle contract disputes, wrongful death, personal injury, commercial disputes, and business matters. From inception to resolution, you will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, attending depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediation, and trial. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth, as you will collaborate closely with experienced partners and take on challenging cases.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of experience in some or all of the following:
  • Premises, auto or products liability, healthcare, wrongful death and personal injury (primarily defense positions)
• Experience in managing a litigation caseload
• Experience drafting legal documents, such as briefs, motions and discovery requests
• Experience conducting legal research
• Appearance at hearings, depositions, ADR proceedings and trials
• Excellent analytical, research and writing skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including communicating with clients, team and partners and providing timely reporting and appearances in court
• Active member of the Nevada State Bar, in good standing
• Experience in the courtroom and taking depositions; trial experience, a plus
• Ability to manage a caseload independently, while also working collaboratively with team members
• Client-focused mindset and a passion for achieving successful outcomes

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off

Schedule

• Monday to Friday