Litigation Attorney - Remote in Reno, NV

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.•Reno, NV

7h•Remote

About The Position

Zwicker & Associates is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. The role may be entry-level, with full training provided. Attorneys have no billing-hour requirements and focus on hands-on litigation, courtroom advocacy, and strategic case management. This is a full-time, full-benefit remote position in Reno, Nevada. The role requires availability during business hours, a private and secure home workspace with stable internet, and travel to courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required.

Requirements

Be 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.
Be a 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.
Maintain a private home workspace free from third parties and household members.
Have stable internet service with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps, or broadband cable access that allows company-issued equipment to operate without disruption.
Maintain confidentiality and data security standards, be available during business hours, and comply with the firm's Remote Working Policy.
Ability to lift five pounds or greater, sit for up to 90% of the workday at times, and bend at the waist and remain mobile when needed.
Ability to concentrate and use critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 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 materials for active litigation files.
Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action.
Advocate for client interests at litigation proceedings and settings.
Use the firm's proprietary software to update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory.
Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and files as assigned by the Managing Attorney, ensuring proper workflow under 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, assess risk exposure, and provide strategic legal recommendations.
Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.