Overview
Senior Counsel role supporting a Nevada civil defense practice with a flexible/remote work model. Travel is expected when matters require it, including trials, court appearances, site inspections, trial preparation, and certain client needs.
Please note: An active Nevada Bar license is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop compelling case themes
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Manage full case responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Communicate routinely with clients
- Communicate confidently with clients and carriers, managing strategy, expectations, exposure, and matter progression
- Work as part of a team across experience levels
- Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
- Provide leadership and direction to 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 independently think and act with minimal supervision
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
- Experience with time management systems
- Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Preferred Qualifications
- Insurance defense experience, particularly experience involving general liability, premises liability, bodily injury, auto, hospitality, construction, or other complex civil matters
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $135,000–$180,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000, then aggregating with $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
Additional benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- 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
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year
- Flexible work model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
Location
Nevada (Flexible/Remote). Travel is expected when matters require it.