Legal Department- Attorney

Fred Loya Insurance Agency; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Loya Insurance Agency seeks a Staff Counsel to manage litigation files from start to finish, typically handling under 80 cases. The role requires preparing pleadings, discovery, motions, and responses, plus drafting reports and providing thorough file analysis.

Ideal candidates will have Nevada Bar admission, at least 3 years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense preferred) and strong research and writing skills. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active and good standing with the State Bar of Nevada.
• Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense with jury trial.
• Strong research and writing skills and excellent work ethic.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage litigation files from inception through trial, with a caseload of under 80 files.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, demands and responses.
• Draft reports and provide file analysis.
• Carry out litigation and other legal assignments per Staff Counsel guidelines for Fred Loya Insurance Agency, Inc., and the Loya Insurance Group of Companies.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Jury trial experience

Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Research and writing skills

Professional conduct knowledge

Education

State Bar of Nevada member in good standing

Job description

General Duties:

• Handle and manage litigation files from inception through trial, with a caseload of under 80 files
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, demands and responses
• Draft reports and provide file analysis
• Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established for Staff Counsel for Fred Loya Insurance Agency, Inc., and the Loya Insurance Group of Companies.

Skills necessary for this position:

• Superior awareness of and compliance with all applicable rules of professional conduct
• Substantial experience in civil litigation, preferably insurance defense litigation, including jury trial experience
• Comprehensive legal knowledge which promotes standards of professional practice and strong knowledge of the litigation environment in Texas

Qualifications for this position:

• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada
• Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense litigation, including jury trial experience
• Strong research and writing skills and excellent work ethic required
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred