Job Description
Position: Associate Attorney
Location: Nevada (Must also be licensed in CA, CO, or AZ)
Salary: Up to $200,000
About the Opportunity
A respected and rapidly growing defense firm is seeking a motivated Junior to Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join its litigation team, focusing on Construction Defect and Insurance Defense matters. This role offers excellent compensation, strong bonus potential, flexible PTO, and long-term career growth within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Role Overview
The Associate Attorney will manage a caseload of construction defect and insurance defense matters from inception through resolution. This role involves pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, and settlement negotiations while maintaining strong communication with clients, carriers, and internal partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a full caseload of construction defect and insurance defense matters
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence
- Conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, and settlement conferences
- Represent clients in court proceedings
- Communicate with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel
- Maintain compliance with court deadlines and firm procedures
- Meet billable expectations while delivering high-quality work
Qualifications
- Active license in Nevada and one additional state: California, Colorado, or Arizona
- Approximately 3+ years of litigation experience (construction defect or insurance defense preferred)
- Strong legal research, writing, and case management skills
- Open to reviewing more experienced candidates
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between [$150,000 – $200,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical / Dental / Vision – 83% employer paid][401k Match] [unlimited PTOs]