Attorney, 1 – 3 yr

Career Consulting Partners

Associate Attorney handling civil litigation defense matters for a Southwest law firm. Conducting depositions, drafting motions, appearing in court, and assisting with trials.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeLas Vegas • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with hands-on litigation experience and the ability to effectively communicate with clients and counsel. Holds an active license with the Nevada State Bar and possesses a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation ExperienceLegal Research SkillsActive Nevada State Bar LicenseJ.D. from Accredited Law SchoolTrial Preparation Assistance

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsDiscovery DemandsSubstantive MotionsWitness DepositionsTrial PreparationExhibit ListsSummary Judgment MotionsDemurrer MotionsCase Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsClient Interaction

Industry Keywords

Judicial ClerkshipMock Trial BackgroundCourt AppearancesMediation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle court appearances, attend mediations, and assist with case management
Draft pleadings, discovery demands/responses, and substantive motions, including summary judgment and demurrer motions
Take and defend witness depositions with partner coaching
Assist in trial preparation, including exhibit lists and witness preparation
Second-chair trials
Communicate directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
Gain immediate hands-on litigation experience through structured mentorship and real responsibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of legal practice; litigation experience preferred
Strong judicial clerkship or mock trial background considered
Active license in good standing with the Nevada State Bar
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Eagerness to step into the courtroom and build career litigator skills
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Benefits

Comp & perks

Billable hour bonuses
Referral bonuses
Year-end discretionary bonuses
401(k) matching
HSA
Cell reimbursement
State bar dues
CLE allowance
Full health/dental/vision coverage
Hybrid schedule options
Realistic billable expectations
Discretionary bonus structures