Civil Litigation Defense Attorney (Am100 / Defense - to $275k)

Civil Litigation Defense Attorney (On-Site or Remote)

Location: Nevada (with remote flexibility and occasional in-office appearances - Reno or Las Vegas)
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $275,000.00 base salary + bonus.
Annual Hours Expectation: 1,900

Benefits Summary:
The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a retirement program with both 401(k) and Roth options; life and AD&D insurance; paid time off; parental/family leave; long-term care; fertility/adoption/surrogacy support; continuing education; and student-loan refinancing resources.

About the Role

Our client, a national law AM 100 firm with a coast-to-coast platform, seeks several Civil Litigation Defense Attorneys to join its defense team. These attorneys will be responsible for managing general liability, product liability, construction, and employment defense matters. The role can be fully remote or involve time in one of the firm’s offices, depending on the attorney’s location.

This is a strong opportunity for attorneys who are passionate about litigation defense and want to work alongside experienced litigators committed to client advocacy, high-quality defense work, and professional development. The firm supports close collaboration across offices and practice groups, all while enabling attorneys to build their defense expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage defense litigation matters, including discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.

• Draft pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents for defense-oriented cases.

• Perform in-depth legal research and factual analysis to support defense strategy.

• Work closely with senior defense attorneys, co-counsel, and support teams.

• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders to effectively advance defense goals.

• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, and other legal forums.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• Admission to and membership in the Nevada Bar (or willingness to obtain), with other state admissions (e.g., CA, WA, OR, ID, MT, HI, AK) strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience with an AM100 defense firm or better, ideally in general liability defense, products liability defense, construction defense, or employment defense.

• Excellent written and verbal advocacy, research, and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote or hybrid defense environment.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a varied caseload under supervision.

Why Join This Team

• Work on high-quality defense matters nationally while enjoying flexible remote/onsite arrangements.

• Gain access to a national platform with experienced defense litigators and cross-office resources.

• Be part of a firm that values professional development, mentorship, and advancement.

• Contribute to and learn from a growing defense practice that handles sophisticated litigation.

• Benefit from a generous compensation and benefits package tailored to support your long-term career and personal well-being.
  
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