Insurance Defense Associate Attorney - Hands-on Litigation

PYATT SILVESTRI; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) employer matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee appreciation initiatives and

Job summary

Pyatt Silvestri in Las Vegas seeks an Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. This full-time, in-office role offers meaningful case work, opportunities to develop litigation skills, and collaboration with experienced attorneys.

The Associate Attorney will assist with all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to motions, depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation—while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of Nevada and in good standing.
• Interest in civil litigation and insurance defense.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment.
• Professionalism, attention to detail, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned litigation matters under supervision of partners and senior attorneys.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and insurers.
• Assist with case strategy, evaluation, and resolution.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and ADR proceedings.
• Maintain accurate case files, billing records, and deadlines.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial proceedings as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Pyatt Silvestri in Las Vegas seeks an Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. This full-time, in-office role offers meaningful case work, opportunities to develop litigation skills, and collaboration with experienced attorneys.

The Associate Attorney will assist with all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to motions, depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation—while building strong client relationships.