Senior General Liability Counsel - Hybrid (Las Vegas)

Chelsea Search Group; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Search Group is seeking a General Liability of Counsel in Las Vegas. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires a seasoned defense-litigation attorney to manage cases from inception to resolution.

The candidate should have 8+ years in defense litigation, an ABA-accredited JD, and Nevada admission. Responsibilities include drafting filings, appearing in court, and advising clients with status updates.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, or other general liability matters.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions.
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus.
• Court appearances, depositions, and trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive team environment
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, from start to end
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Skills

Litigation experience

Cross-examination

Communication skills

Independent case management

Client communication

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Chelsea Search Group is seeking a General Liability of Counsel in Las Vegas. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires a seasoned defense-litigation attorney to manage cases from inception to resolution.

The candidate should have 8+ years in defense litigation, an ABA-accredited JD, and Nevada admission. Responsibilities include drafting filings, appearing in court, and advising clients with status updates.