General Liability of Counsel - Las Vegas

The Position: This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with litigation experience who are looking to advance their careers and take on increased, substantive defense-litigation responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities: Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Qualifications: JD from an ABA-accredited law school Admitted to practice in the state of Nevada 8+ years of defense litigation Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required Experience in cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus 2 nd chair trial experience a plus Superior analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills To Apply: Please email your resume to: cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com