Litigation Attorney Job in Las Vegas, NV Near Me - 162203 | BCGSearch.com

Litigation Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location Nevada - Las Vegas

Job ID OM9P162203

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 1 - Max. 2 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Litigation - Commercial

2019-10-19 14:24:50

Las Vegas office of our client seeks litigation attorney with 1-2 years of experience. The candidate will have both trial court and appellate advocacy in both state and federal court. Will also have weekly (and sometimes daily) court appearances. Must have prior legal experience with depositions, mediations, motions hearings, or any other court related experience (third-year practice) will be given priority consideration. Conducting advanced legal research regarding rapidly changing areas of the law and preparing legal memos regarding same. Meeting and collaborating with senior attorneys regarding research and legal strategies. Communicating directly with the firms clients to keep clients up to date on their cases as well as how the latest legal developments may affect future outcomes. Oversee discovery matters on all assigned cases, including depositions, document review, and related discovery motions. Drafting of complaints, answers, counter-claims, cross-claims, defenses, pre-trial and dispositive motions, and all related oppositions, and replies. Independently represent the clients in court regarding pre-trial and post-trial motions in complex civil litigation and criminal defense cases. Representing clients as second-chair attorney during trials with senior attorneys. Drafting appellate briefs and creating records for appeal. Newly licensed attorneys and those waiting for Bar results are encouraged to apply. Must be admitted (or able to be admitted) to the Federal District Court as well as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Must have prior paralegal/law clerk experience be familiar with the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced litigation firm.

The candidate must have a JD degree from an accredited law school. Must demonstrate excellent legal research skills. Must also demonstrate excellent legal writing skills. Must be able to produce quality written work under tight deadlines. Must demonstrate an ability to organize assignments and manage multiple deadlines. Time management is a critical component to this position. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Outlook Excel, Adobe, LexisNexis, WestLaw, and be comfortable learning other software programs as needed.

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the law firm focuses its practice on Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense, and the emerging issues surrounding legalized Cannabis. Its practice areas include commercial litigation, criminal defense, business representation, real estate law, construction law, and contract disputes.

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