Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join a respected national law firm in Las Vegas.

Our client is looking for a junior- to mid-level litigation associate with 2–3 years of experience to join its growing commercial litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is eager to take ownership of substantive litigation work, develop hands-on case management skills, and work closely with experienced litigators on complex disputes.

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of litigation experience with meaningful exposure to discovery, motion practice, and day-to-day case management responsibilities . This role offers strong opportunities for growth, client interaction, and increasing responsibility in a collaborative team environment.

Candidates should be comfortable handling multiple active matters and managing deadlines in a fast-paced litigation practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage discovery matters , including drafting and responding to written discovery
• Draft motions, briefs, and other pleadings
• Conduct legal research and prepare litigation strategy memoranda
• Take ownership of assigned portions of litigation matters
• Assist with case development, fact analysis, and issue resolution
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams
• Manage multiple litigation files and deadlines simultaneously
• Support trial preparation and other dispute-related proceedings as needed

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 2–3 years of litigation experience
• Experience with:
  • Discovery
  • Motion practice
  • Legal research and writing
  • Case management
• Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and communication skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and issue-spotting abilities
• Ability to independently manage portions of active matters
• Must be licensed in Nevada or eligible to waive in

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Comfortable taking initiative and ownership over workstreams
• Able to balance multiple competing deadlines
• A strong writer with polished advocacy skills
• Collaborative, responsive, and client-service driven
• Interested in long-term growth within a sophisticated litigation practice

Why This Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for a rising litigation associate seeking hands-on responsibility and substantive experience within a well-established national platform. The role offers meaningful mentorship, strong benefits, and the ability to build sophisticated litigation skills in a dynamic Las Vegas market.