Associate Attorney

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Las Vegas (NV); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Bar expenses paid by Firm

Year-end bonuses and referral incentives

Company provided life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Las Vegas is looking for an Associate Attorney with at least 3+ years of Tort law experience. The candidate will provide case analysis, negotiate outcomes, and maintain client relationships. Responsibilities include discovery preparation, depositions, and effective communication. Excellent benefits include growth opportunities, medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid Bar expenses. This role suits self-motivated individuals eager to contribute to a dynamic law firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience handling Tort matters.
• In good standing and able to practice law in Nevada.
• Self-motivated with track record of meeting billable hours goals.

Responsabilités

• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy.
• Prepare and respond to discovery.
• Take and defend depositions, draft motions, and attend hearings.

Connaissances

Strong critical thinking skills

Excellent communicator

Detail oriented

Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook

Formation

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school

Outils

iManage

OneDrive

Description du poste

Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 500+ lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-nine offices in twenty-one states. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in handling Tort matters to join our growing Las Vegas, Nevada office. The ideal candidate has at least 3+ years’ experience. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented. Actual base pay within the range will also be dependent on other factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

FMG’s Tort and Catastrophic Loss sections represent corporations and insurance companies in all aspects of general liability, professional liability and insurance coverage issues. We serve as national and coordinating counsel for a variety of carriers and corporations in their litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy
• Prepare and respond to discovery
• Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings
• Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.
• Build relationships with clients
• Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Nevada
• Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background.
• Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals
• Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.
• Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.
• Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals.
• Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented, organized and effective.
• Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus.

What we offer

• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm.
• Speaking and writing opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Bar expenses paid by Firm.
• HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
• Company provided life insurance up to $150k.
• Company paid long-term disability coverage.
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives.
• Regular, firmwide socials and events.
• Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug‑free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.