Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate Attorney - Am Law 200

Job Description

Job Description

Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate Attorney (3–5 Years)

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join a leading labor and employment law firm in its Las Vegas, Nevada office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with strong litigation experience who is looking to develop a practice under the mentorship of experienced partners while working on a broad range of employment litigation and counseling matters.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling core litigation responsibilities, including discovery, pleadings, motion practice, and depositions. Attorneys with substantive litigation experience in other practice areas and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.

• Draft and respond to discovery requests and initial pleadings.

• Draft and argue motions.

• Take and defend depositions.

• Represent private and public entities in employment-related disputes.

• Advise clients on day-to-day employment law and workplace issues.

• Draft and revise employee handbooks and employment policies.

• Develop and deliver client training and educational programs.

• Help clients navigate challenging employment issues through practical, business-focused legal advice.

• Utilize innovative technology platforms to deliver client education and enhance legal services.

• Manage multiple matters and projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborate with partners and colleagues while contributing to a supportive, growth-oriented team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience.

• Employment litigation experience is preferred.

• Significant labor and employment law experience is preferred, but attorneys with strong litigation skills in other practice areas and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law will be considered.

• Experience drafting and responding to discovery and pleadings.

• Experience drafting and arguing motions.

• Experience taking and defending depositions.

• Experience defending private and public entities in state and federal courts is preferred.

• Experience before administrative agencies, including the EEOC and NLRB, is preferred.

• Strong writing, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent academic credentials.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues.

• Growth mindset and commitment to providing exceptional client service.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required.

• Admission to the Nevada Bar required.

Work Environment

This position is based in the firm's Las Vegas office and requires regular in-office attendance . Flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement may be available once the attorney is established in the position, subject to business needs and office expectations.

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Generous paid time off

• Paid parental leave

• 401(k) plan and carve-out election

• Profit sharing

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Optional critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance

• Student loan refinancing program

• Dependent life insurance

• Pet insurance