Litigation Attorney - Remote in Reno, NV

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.; Reno (NV); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Vision & dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Compensated time off

Long-term disability insurance

Résumé du poste

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. in Nevada seeks an Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. This entry-level role offers full training, no billing hours, and hands-on litigation work, including courtroom advocacy and strategic case management.

You will draft pleadings, review files, advocate for clients at hearings, and handle discovery, while learning firm procedures and maintaining compliance with deadlines. The position emphasizes growth and active practice within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Nevada.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter with eagerness to learn.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload.
• Clear communication in writing and speaking.
• Ability to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek.

Responsabilités

• Communicate effectively with team members and outside parties.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, and discovery for active litigation.
• Review case files to determine actions and strategy.
• Advocate for clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Utilize internal software to update and document account status.
• Analyze litigation inventory and ensure proper workflow.
• Comply with client and firm SOPs.
• Travel to various courtrooms within the branch footprint as required.
• Prepare for and represent clients at hearings with case strategy and discovery.
• Negotiate settlements to protect client interests.
• Evaluate case merits and provide strategic legal recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Time management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-starter

Willingness to learn

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Formation

Nevada bar admission

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Description du poste

Description

Zwicker & Associates is seeking an

Description

Zwicker & Associates is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our litigation team, and this role can be entry‑level with full training provided. There are no billing hours, and attorneys focus on hands‑on litigation work, courtroom advocacy, and strategic case management.

Responsibilities Of Associate Attorneys Include

• Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties
• Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, etc., in furtherance of active litigation files
• Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action
• Advocate on behalf of the client’s interests at various litigation settings
• Utilize internal proprietary software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory
• Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and litigation files, as assigned by the Managing Attorney, to ensure that proper litigation workflow is being performed pursuant to the firm and client expectations
• Comply with all client and firm standard operating procedures
• Ability to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required
• Prepare for and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including case strategy development, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and presenting oral arguments
• Negotiate settlements with consumers and their legal representatives to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting client interests
• Evaluate case merits, assess risk exposure, and provide strategic legal recommendations
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Nevada
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated self‑starter
• Eagerness to learn
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload
• Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing
• Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
• Be able to complete a minimum of a 40‑hour flexible workweek schedule
• Be able to read and comprehend position‑specific documents and correspondence

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of litigation/trial experience
• Working knowledge of civil procedure
• Debt collection experience
• Prior experience in a high‑volume environment

Remote Work Requirements

• Must have a private location within their home free from third parties and household members
• Must have stable internet service with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps or any broadband cable access that allows company‑issued equipment to connect and operate without disruption.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data security standards
• Availability during business hours
• Comply with the Firm’s Remote Working Policy

Physical Qualifications

• Be able to lift five pounds or greater
• Be able to sit 90% of the workday at times
• Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
• Be able to concentrate and use critical thinking

Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full‑time, full‑benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401 (K) with match: no phone calls, no agencies, EOE, drug‑free workplace.

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