Associate Attorney - Las Vegas, Nevada
About The Position
Creditor's Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Nevada practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Nevada Bar. This position is a State Level Attorney whose focus will be attending court, signing pleadings, settling cases, and various other attorney tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will handle all aspects of litigation and should welcome the challenges of a dynamic legal environment and be open to work-related travel. Must be energetic, self-directed, and capable of managing his or her own caseload. Responsibilities will include a wide variety of tasks associated with litigating debt collection matters. While litigation is the key role, we seek attorneys who can independently engage in risk analysis and develop strategies that adhere to state and federal rules and regulations, and compliance standards.
Requirements
- A JD and bar admission in Nevada
- 1 to 3 years of experience as a civil or criminal litigation attorney or judicial clerkship
- The ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities in a fast paced, results driven environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in creditor’s rights litigation
- Multistate bar admissions
Responsibilities
- Manage a case from complaint to satisfaction.
- Review correspondence
- Review files to determine whether they are suit appropriate
- Review answers
- Preparation and drafting of discovery and dispositive motions
- Conducting trial
- Knowledgeable in post judgment remedies including attachment and garnishment.
- Familiar with state and federal consumer laws and keep abreast of any changes in state or local rules.
- Maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
- Represent clients in pre-suit and post-judgment matters and attend court hearings when required.
- Prioritize and organize high volumes of information.
- Interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dental (100% paid for attorneys)
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Short-term disability
- Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible schedule
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Volunteer Time Off
- Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
