Litigation Attorney (Nevada)

Company Overview

Established in 1977, Westland Real Estate Group is a privately owned property management company that proudly manages and owns its own real estate portfolio. Our diverse portfolio includes both commercial and residential properties, with over 15,000 residential units spread throughout Southern California, Las Vegas, NV, Fort Worth, TX, and San Antonio, TX.

Headquartered in Long Beach, CA, Westland believes in continually growing and expanding the Westland family while providing high-quality service and making a positive impact on each community we serve. Our core company values are Family, Opportunity, Commitment, and Results. Come and join the Westland team where growth is key!

Position In Brief:

A highly successful, rapidly growing real estate firm in the Las Vegas area is looking for a full time in-house Litigation Attorney. Litigation issues run the gambit from ADA claims to personal injury, civil appeals, and contract review. The ability to work on a variety of matters is imperative.

The ideal candidate for this position is capable of critical thinking, will be able to independently plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment, will provide quality and impeccable work product, and will turnaround assignments in an expeditious manner. They will be able to communicate effectively and professionally with the leadership of the company, attorneys, paralegals, property managers, staff, vendors, contractors, and other internal and external resources.

The ideal candidate will be focused on our company’s growth and success. S/he is focused on our business during our core business hours, while understanding that pressing deadlines may require additional service on occasion. In-house litigation offers more work-life balance than most law firms. No billable hourly requirement.

Great tenure: long term employees, and even second-generation employees! Family-owned company, where they try to treat their employees like family.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Litigation Attorney will be responsible for litigation from A‑Z

• Provide daily support to all Las Vegas Westland employees regarding a variety of legal issues
• Responding to complaints
• Drafting motions
• Propounding and responding to discovery
• Drafting law & motion, briefs, and other legal research & writing
• Retain and consult with expert witnesses
• Attend site inspections and take witness statements
• Negotiating settlements
• Attending mediation and conducting arbitration hearings
• Preparing for (and occasionally going to) trial

REQUIREMENTS

• Actively Licensed by the State Bar of Nevada with no history of suspension or discipline.
• Must have a minimum of 8 - 12 years of current, relevant work experience with substantial litigation experience, including jury trial and arbitration experience
• California and/or Texas licensure and experience a bonus, but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Sit for extended periods while drafting documents, conducting research, and attending meetings.
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment for prolonged periods.
• Talk and hear to communicate effectively with colleagues, outside counsel, and company leadership.
• Occasionally stand, walk, and move about the office to access files and collaborate with team members.
• Physical able to appear in-person (when necessary) at hearings, mediations, and arbitration
• Physically able to stand, walk, and move about the courthouse for an extended period of time during trial and hearings/mediation/arbitration
• Occasionally lift and carry items, such as legal files or document boxes, up to 20 pounds.
• Possess specific vision abilities, including close vision, for extensive reading and computer use.

Work Environment: Temporarily, this position is 100% remote, with Westland providing all necessary technology. It may be required in the future that the employee will work in a professional corporate office environment. The noise level is typically quiet to moderate. The role may occasionally require travel to court appearances, depositions, or other off-site meetings.

• Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not exhaustive and may not cover every task or duty. The employee may be required to perform other duties not explicitly listed as needed by the business. This provides flexibility for the employer.
• At-Will Employment Statement: Employment with Westland Real Estate Group is "at-will," meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any lawful reason, with or without cause or notice.
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement: Westland Real Estate Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
• ADA Compliance Statement: We comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
• Job Description is Not a Contract: This job description is a summary of duties and responsibilities and does not constitute an employment contract.