Law & Motion Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois, a premier AmLaw 100 firm, seeks an experienced Law and Motion Attorney for its Las Vegas, NV office. The candidate must be admitted to the Nevada Bar and bring 1–7 years drafting substantive motions, oppositions, and assisting with appeals.

Ideal skills include strong legal research, clear writing, and effective advocacy in state and federal courts. Excellent research tools proficiency and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Nevada Bar admission is required.
• 1–7 years of experience drafting substantive motions and oppositions.
• Strong research and writing abilities for state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and caselaw.
• Draft, file, and argue motions, briefs, and memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Respond to pleadings and motions; assist with related appeals when needed.
• Meet tight deadlines and communicate complex points clearly in writing.

Skills

Motion practice

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Drafting legal briefs

Written communication

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an experienced Law and Motion Attorney to join its Las Vegas, NV office.

The candidate will be admitted to the Nevada Bar and have one (1) to seven (7) years of experience drafting substantive motions (including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment) and oppositions, as well as assisting with related appeals. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in legal research and motion practice in both state and federal courts and will have a deep understanding of legal procedures and the ability to effectively communicate in writing.

Responsibilities include conducting thorough legal research; analyzing statutes, regulations, and case law to build compelling legal arguments; staying updated on changes in laws and precedents; drafting, filing, and arguing motions (including legal briefs and memoranda) in state and federal courts; and preparing and responding to pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs.

The successful candidate will have excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; proven success in drafting and winning motions in court; the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; and be proficient using legal research software and tools.

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.