Labor & Employment Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois' Las Vegas Labor & Employment Practice is seeking an attorney with Nevada admission and 1–15 years of employment law experience to join a sophisticated team in sunny Las Vegas.

The ideal candidate will have prior employment litigation experience (preferably on the management side) and may bring employment counseling or in-house experience. The role offers exposure to clients, agencies, and opposing counsel across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Nevada.
• 1–15 years of employment law experience; prior employment litigation is preferred.
• Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Draft, argue motions, and take/defend depositions.
• Manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment with strong written and analytical skills.

Education

Nevada bar admission

Job description

Overview

The Las Vegas, NV office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Nevada and have at least one (1) to fifteen (15) years of experience in employment law matters. Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side), and employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.

Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients from coast to coast in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread throughout our locations across the United States and provides clients with sound counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. Our size and geographic coverage allow us to provide our clients with consistent representation throughout the nation.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in employment law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.