Associate Attorney 3

Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo's Las Vegas office is seeking additional 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.

The individual must demonstrate the following:

• proactively work independently and as part of a team;
• demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• 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
• technological proficiency.

Responsibilities include handling a substantial caseload involving primarily civil 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.