Associate Attorney 3

Las Vegas, Nevada

Litchfield Cavo LLP
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Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle-client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 23 offices, serving clients in more than 35 states nationwide. Collectively, we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service.

Our Las Vegas, NV office is growing again and actively seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney interested in growing their career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.

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

OPPORTUNITY Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo seeks a well-rounded, highly-motivated associate attorney with a minimum of three to eight years' general Insurance Defense experience and an eagerness to learn. Trial experience is preferred. Must be licensed to practice in Nevada State and federal district courts. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of matters with a forward-thinking firm, including general liability and civil litigation matters for nationwide clients.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while demonstrating the following:

• ability to proactively work independently and as part of a team;

• 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; and

• knowledge of both state and federal court procedures;

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include handling a substantial caseload involving civil litigation and insurance defense litigation in a number areas, which include the following: general liability, products liability, premises liability, and representation of financial institutions, professional liability, construction defect and insurance coverage. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:

• 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 other witnesses;

• review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence;

• participate in trial preparation, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances up to and including trial; and,

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

Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.'
Date Posted: 19 December 2024
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