Litigation Trial & Defense Associate (Hybrid)

Clyde & Co US LLP; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Performance Bonuses – up to $2,000 per

Student Debt Repayment – $250 monthly

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Engaging Culture

Wellbeing Benefits

Parental Leave

Global Mobility Program

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP in Las Vegas seeks an associate with 2 to 8 years of strong litigation experience to join our office. The practice covers general liability, product liability, premises liability and catastrophic injury cases.

The ideal candidate will take and defend depositions, draft and respond to discovery, and prepare pre-trial documents. The candidate must be proactive, motivated and organized, with excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to interact professionally with

Qualifications

• Possess excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Admission to the bar in Nevada.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Effective oral advocate.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Review and analyze documents for production
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and submit pleadings and motion
• Attend hearings and argue motions
• Draft pre-trial and trial documents
• Prepare cases for mediation/trial, and participate in mediation/trial
• Actively and effectively report to our clients

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition skills

Discovery drafting

Legal writing

Education

Nevada Bar Admission

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Clyde & Co US LLP in Las Vegas seeks an associate with 2 to 8 years of strong litigation experience to join our office. The practice covers general liability, product liability, premises liability and catastrophic injury cases.

The ideal candidate will take and defend depositions, draft and respond to discovery, and prepare pre-trial documents. The candidate must be proactive, motivated and organized, with excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to interact professionally with