Associate – Defense Litigation – LV

Cooper Levenson; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Levenson is seeking a professional Litigation Attorney to join its Defense Litigation practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Associate will assist in case evaluation, develop litigation strategy, and represent clients through depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, Nevada Bar admission, and 1–3+ years of civil/defense litigation experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in Nevada is required.
• 1–3+ years of civil/defense litigation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to train for the right candidate.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Team player with ability to interact closely with clients.
• Comfort with court appearances in State and Federal Court.
• Familiarity with NetDocs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists Attorney in initial case evaluation and development of litigation strategy.
• Represents clients in litigation.
• Conducts extensive legal research and drafts correspondences, pleadings, discovery and motions.
• Prepares for and conducts depositions.
• Prepares for and participates in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Assists in preparing settlement agreements, motions, and briefs.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation strategy

Court appearances

Strong written/verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Nevada Bar Admission

Tools

NetDocs

Job description

Apply For: Associate – Defense Litigation – LV

Las Vegas, NV

Cooper Levenson is currently seeking a highly professional and experienced Litigation Attorney for our busy Defense Litigation practice in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Assists Attorney in initial case evaluation and development of litigation strategy.
• Represents clients in litigation.
• Conducts extensive legal research and drafts correspondences, pleadings, discovery and motions.
• Prepares for and conducts depositions.
• Prepares for and participates in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Assists in preparing settlement agreements, motions, and briefs.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in the state of Nevada, required
• 1-3+ years’ experience in civil/defense litigation, preferred. Willing to train, provided the right candidate has prior legal experience, is a quick study, and is eager to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive legal documents and communicate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must enjoy the fast pace of handling complex litigation matters.
• Detail oriented and a motivated self-starter.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and interact closely with clients.
• Comfort level making court appearances, both State and Federal Court.
• Familiarity with NetDocs, a plus.

Cooper Levenson is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals throughout the application and hiring process. We value the experience and perspective of those who have served and encourage veterans and military personnel to apply.