Associate Attorney

Orion Placement
  • Las Vegas, Nevada
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a respected boutique litigation team handling sophisticated civil litigation matters.
    • Gain hands-on experience in commercial litigation, insurance defense, personal injury, premises liability, and general liability cases.
    • Work directly with experienced attorneys who value strong writing, preparation, and courtroom development.
    • Enjoy a hybrid schedule in Las Vegas with meaningful case responsibility early in your career.
    • Build a strong litigation foundation while working on a wide variety of interesting disputes.
    • Receive strong benefits, including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and retirement plan options.

    Location: This is a hybrid role based in Las Vegas, Nevada, offering a strong balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

    Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Nevada and in good standing. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of litigation, tort, commercial litigation, or insurance defense experience.

    About Us

    We are a boutique civil litigation firm representing clients in a wide range of business, construction, real estate, healthcare, insurance defense, personal injury, premises liability, and complex litigation matters. Our team combines the sophistication of a high-level litigation practice with the personal attention, collaboration, and efficiency of a smaller firm. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Represent clients in civil litigation matters, including insurance defense, personal injury, premises liability, general liability, commercial litigation, and tort claims.
    • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and case-related correspondence.
    • Conduct legal research and develop clear, practical litigation strategies.
    • Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
    • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, experts, and court personnel.
    • Manage case deadlines, discovery obligations, and litigation calendars.
    • Work closely with senior attorneys while developing greater independence and case ownership.
    • Help deliver aggressive, cost-efficient representation with a strong focus on client service.

    Qualifications

    • J.D. from an accredited law school.
    • Active Nevada Bar license in good standing.
    • 1+ years of litigation experience preferred.
    • Experience with insurance defense, tort litigation, commercial litigation, personal injury, premises liability, or general liability matters is a plus.
    • Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
    • Ability to manage deadlines, stay organized, and handle a litigation caseload in a professional environment.
    • Writing sample required.

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    This is a great opportunity for a newer litigation attorney who wants real responsibility, mentorship, and exposure to a broad range of civil litigation matters. You will work with experienced attorneys, sharpen your writing and courtroom skills, and build a strong long-term litigation career in a collaborative boutique firm environment.

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    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLas Vegas, Nevada

    Skills

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