Senior Litigation Associate Attorney

Surf Search Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate Attorney to join a Las Vegas-based litigation practice. The role involves managing commercial litigation cases from inception to resolution. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience, strong legal drafting skills, and be licensed to practice in Nevada. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in general commercial litigation, preferably with trial experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Nevada or willing to take the bar.
• Demonstrated academic achievement or extracurriculars during law school.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse caseload of commercial litigation matters.
• Handle all phases of discovery, including complex electronic discovery.
• Possess significant experience in drafting and arguing legal documents.

Skills

Complex electronic discovery

Drafting legal documents

Courtroom presence

Research and writing

Collaborative mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Overview

Senior Litigation Associate Attorney

Practice Area : Commercial Litigation

Location : Las Vegas, NV – Onsite

Salary : $200,000 – $260,000

Schedule : 1,850 minimum billable requirement, 3 / 2 hybrid schedule

Our client seeks a dynamic and seasoned Litigation Attorney to join their Las Vegas-based litigation practice. This role involves independently managing a diverse caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception to resolution. The ideal candidate will be adept at handling all phases of discovery, including complex electronic discovery, and will possess significant experience in drafting and arguing a wide range of legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs.

This position is a great opportunity for an individual with proven courtroom presence who is ready to take on the responsibility of handling cases end-to-end and achieving results in trial. Take the opportunity to become a vital part of a highly-skilled legal team that is committed to a growth, sustainability, and results in providing strategic counsel to a varied portfolio of clients.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with preferably some demonstrated academic achievement or extracurriculars.
• 7-10 years of experience in general commercial litigation, preferably with some trial experience or in mediations and arbitrations.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada or having recently taken the bar, or willing to take the bar in order to obtain admission.

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional research and writing skills demonstrated by law school publications, live work product or opinion articles.
• Prior experience in a federal clerkship or as a judicial law clerk.
• A collaborative mindset and highly motivated work ethic.
• Experience in a large law firm setting.

Additional Remarks

This is a job advertisement on behalf of our client, is the sole property of People Placers Staffing, and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during the interview phase.