Associate Attorney

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Our

• Las Vegas, NV
• office is growing and actively seeking Associate Attorneys interested in advancing their careers among a team of staff and attorneys who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

• OPPORTUNITY
• | Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo seeks well-rounded, highly-motivated, general liability defense attorneys with a

• minimum of three
• to eight years
• of experience in insurance defense. Must be licensed to practice in
• Nevada
• . Trial experience is strongly preferred. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of litigation cases for nationwide clients with a forward-thinking firm.
• SKILLS and ABILITIES

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following :

• proactively work independently and as part of a team;
• demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
• ability to move from case to case;
• knowledge of both state and federal court procedures; and
• proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet.
• RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include handling a substantial caseload involving primarily defense litigation. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner :

• draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;
• draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
• conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
• prepare and take depositions of parties, experts and witnesses;
• review client documents, draft case evaluations and timely status report correspondence;
• assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances including arbitration and trial; and,
• interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.

Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s) :

• Are currently admitted to the Nevada Bar?
• How many years of litigation defense experience do you currently have?

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Las Vegas, NV 89169