Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP - Las Vegas, NV
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The Las Vegas, NV office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice. The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Nevada and have at least seven (7) years of experience in employment law matters. Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side), and employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel. Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients from coast to coast in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread throughout our locations across the United States and provides clients with sound counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. Our size and geographic coverage allow us to provide our clients with consistent representation throughout the nation.
Responsibilities
- Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings
- Draft and argue motions
- Take and defend depositions
- Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Provide legal service within a sophisticated practice
Requirements
- Admitted to practice in Nevada
- At least seven (7) years of experience in employment law matters
- Prior employment litigation experience (preferably on the management side)
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in employment counseling or in-house employment law
- Substantive litigation experience in any litigation arena
- Demonstrated interest in labor and employment law
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k with employer contribution
- Bonus for meeting minimum hourly requirement
