Senior Counsel - Trial and Defense

BCG Attorney Search; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible paid time off

Performance bonuses

Student debt repayment assistance

Referral rewards

Mentorship and career growth

Wellbeing day

Parental leave

Global mobility program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Senior Counsel with strong litigation experience to join the Las Vegas, NV team. The role covers general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases, with collaboration alongside the Aviation practice group.

Ideal candidates will have extensive deposition, discovery, motion practice, and pre-trial preparation experience, plus professionalism in dealings with opposing counsel and clients.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Nevada Bar.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters.
• Investigate claims and develop case strategies.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Review and analyze documents for production.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and submit pleadings and motions.
• Attend hearings and argue motions.
• Prepare pre-trial and trial documents.
• Prepare cases for mediation/trial and participate in these processes.
• Report effectively to clients.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Counsel with strong litigation experience to join their team in Las Vegas, NV. The role involves handling general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases, with collaboration alongside the Aviation practice group. The ideal candidate will demonstrate substantial experience in depositions, discovery, motion practice, and pre-trial preparation, while maintaining professionalism in interactions with opposing counsel and clients.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters.
• Investigate claims and develop case strategies.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Review and analyze documents for production.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and submit pleadings and motions.
• Attend hearings and argue motions.
• Prepare pre-trial and trial documents.
• Prepare cases for mediation/trial and participate in these processes.
• Report effectively to clients.

Requirements

• Admission to the bar in Nevada.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Effective oral advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Education

• Possess excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in Nevada.

Skills

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Effective oral advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Performance bonuses.
• Student debt repayment assistance.
• Referral rewards.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
• Engaging culture with social events and community service initiatives.
• Wellbeing benefits including a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Inclusive parental leave.
• Global mobility program.