Associate Attorney 3

Litchfield Cavo LLP • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with a supportive environment in which to develop and advance and opportunities to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 23 offices across the country, Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys and staff it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions, and performing at the highest level.

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

OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo’s Las Vegas office 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.

Requirements

• 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
• proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet
• a minimum of three to eight years of experience in insurance defense
• Must be licensed to practice in Nevada

Nice To Haves

• Trial experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff

Benefits

• competitive compensation plan
• excellent benefits package
• collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development
• experienced support staff
• current technology
• ongoing training
• full-time IT and marketing departments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees