Litigation Attorney - Remote in Reno, NV

Zwicker & Associates•Reno, NV

1d•Remote

About The Position

Zwicker & Associates is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. This role may be entry-level, with full training provided. Attorneys have no billing-hour requirement and focus on hands-on litigation work, courtroom advocacy, and strategic case management. The position involves managing litigation matters, representing clients in court and alternative dispute resolution settings, negotiating settlements, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws and procedures. The role is remote, with travel to courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required. This is a full-time, full-benefit position.

Requirements

Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Nevada.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly motivated self-starter with eagerness to learn.
Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with individuals or groups in a common language.
Ability to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device.
Ability to complete a minimum 40-hour flexible workweek schedule.
Ability to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence.
For remote work: maintain a private home workspace free from third parties and household members.
For remote work: maintain stable internet service with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps or broadband cable access sufficient for company-issued equipment to connect and operate without disruption.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and data-security standards.
Availability during business hours and compliance with the Firm’s Remote Working Policy.
Ability to lift five pounds or greater, sit for up to 90% of the workday at times, bend at the waist and remain mobile when needed, and concentrate and use critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of litigation or trial experience.
Working knowledge of civil procedure.
Debt collection experience.
Prior experience in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties.
Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action.
Advocate for clients’ interests at litigation settings.
Use internal proprietary software to update and document account status in assigned inventory.
Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and files as assigned by the Managing Attorney, ensuring workflow meets firm and client expectations.
Comply with client and firm standard operating procedures.
Travel to courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required.
Prepare for and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including developing case strategy, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and presenting oral arguments.
Negotiate settlements with consumers and their legal representatives while protecting client interests.
Evaluate case merits and risk exposure, and provide strategic legal recommendations.
Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.