Associate - Trial & Defense

NPAworldwide; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Monthly bonuses up to $2,000

Student debt repayment

Referral rewards

Mentorship & career growth

Engaging culture

Wellbeing benefits

Inclusive parental leave

Global mobility program

Retirement benefits

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to own defense of general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury matters from intake through trial. The role offers hands-on courtroom experience and a chance to handle a substantial caseload in a premier insurance-focused platform.

The ideal candidate has 28 years of substantive litigation experience and Nevada bar admission, with strong writing, research, and deposition skills in a

Qualifications

• 28 years of substantive litigation experience in general/product/premises liability.
• Admission to the Nevada bar.
• Hands-on deposition, discovery, motion practice, and pre-trial prep.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Comfortable in courtroom settings with judges.
• Ability to manage a full caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 1020 matters from intake through trial.
• Investigate claims and build case handling strategy.
• Take and defend depositions and draft pleadings and motions.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw.
• Attend hearings and prepare pre-trial and trial documents.
• Report to clients regularly and keep them informed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

Nevada bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Job Description

ILitigation Associate Trial & Defense General Liability, Product Liability & Catastrophic Injury Las Vegas

28 years of litigation experience | Nevada bar required | Hybrid

The Opportunity

Here's a chance to step into a real caseload from day one not a bench role, not a support seat, but genuine ownership of general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury matters from intake through trial.

This practice sits inside one of the most respected insurance-focused litigation platforms in the world a firm with roughly 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, and 5,500 people across nearly 70 offices spanning six continents, consistently recognized among the top-ranked insurance and litigation practices by Chambers and Legal 500. The Las Vegas office punches well above its weight within that network, handling sophisticated defense work for national and international carriers and corporate clients, and the group is looking to add an associate who wants real courtroom reps, not just document review.

You'll manage your own caseload of 1020 matters, take and defend depositions, argue motions, and actually be in the room for mediations and trials the kind of hands‑on litigation experience that's harder to find than it should be at this stage of a career.

What You'll Do

• Manage a caseload of 1020 active matters from investigation through resolution
• Investigate claims and build case handling strategy
• Draft and respond to written discovery, and review/analyze documents for production
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and file pleadings and motions and argue them
• Attend hearings
• Prepare pre‑trial and trial documents
• Prepare cases for mediation and trial, and participate directly in both
• Report to clients regularly and keep them genuinely informed, not just updated

Qualifications

• 28 years of substantive litigation experience, ideally in general liability, product liability, premises liability, or catastrophic injury defense
• Admission to the Nevada bar
• Real, hands‑on experience with depositions, discovery, motion practice, and pre‑trial prep this isn't an entry‑level research role
• Strong academic credentials from a well‑regarded law school
• Excellent legal writing and research skills
• A confident, effective voice in front of a judge
• The organizational chops to juggle a full caseload without dropping balls
• Good judgment under pressure and a knack for solving problems before they become bigger onesA professional, level‑headed presence with opposing counsel, clients, and colleagues alike

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Our Client believes in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Hereswhat you can look forward to:

• Hybrid Work Flexibility Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in‑office work.
• Flexible Paid Time Off Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
• Performance Bonuses In addition to annual performance‑based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
• Student Debt Repayment- Eligible attorneys receive a non‑taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan.
• Referral Rewards Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Wellbeing Benefits $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well asaWellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Inclusive Parental Leave Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Global Mobility Program Participate in client‑facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
• Retirement Benefits starts on day one and 100% vested