Overview
This role is for a Senior Attorney position focused on insurance defense and trial advocacy. The employer is seeking accomplished litigators with courtroom confidence, leadership experience, and a strategic approach to high-stakes matters.
Please note: An active bar license in the State of Nevada is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop case themes that effectively address and rebut opposing arguments
- Handle matters independently, including court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Refuse to accept mediocrity in case strategy, preparation, and work quality
- Manage routine client communications
- Collaborate with attorneys across experience levels
- Cultivate relationships with current and prospective clients
- Provide leadership and direction for less experienced attorneys
Requirements
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in your state
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
- Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
- Experience with time management systems
- Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling insurance defense matters
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $135,000–$180,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000 plus $7,500 for every additional tier
- Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700–$1,700)
- 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
- Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100–$200/month
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
- Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
- Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
- Defined pathway to partnership
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year
- Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
Location
Remote, hybrid, or onsite options are available. (Role requires an active bar license in the State of Nevada.)
Equal Opportunity Employer
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, as applicable.