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Associate Attorney

Orion Placement

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Las Vegas, NV · Posted October 15, 2026

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About the job

Pay: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a respected boutique litigation team handling sophisticated civil litigation matters.

Gain hands-on experience in commercial litigation, insurance defense, personal injury, premises liability, and general liability cases.

Work directly with experienced attorneys who value strong writing, preparation, and courtroom development.

Enjoy a hybrid schedule in Las Vegas with meaningful case responsibility early in your career.

Build a strong litigation foundation while working on a wide variety of interesting disputes.

Receive strong benefits, including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and retirement plan options.

Location: This is a hybrid role based in Las Vegas, Nevada, offering a strong balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Nevada and in good standing. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of litigation, tort, commercial litigation, or insurance defense experience.

About Us

We are a boutique civil litigation firm representing clients in a wide range of business, construction, real estate, healthcare, insurance defense, personal injury, premises liability, and complex litigation matters. Our team combines the sophistication of a high-level litigation practice with the personal attention, collaboration, and efficiency of a smaller firm. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Represent clients in civil litigation matters, including insurance defense, personal injury, premises liability, general liability, commercial litigation, and tort claims.

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and case-related correspondence.

Conduct legal research and develop clear, practical litigation strategies.

Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, experts, and court personnel.

Manage case deadlines, discovery obligations, and litigation calendars.

Work closely with senior attorneys while developing greater independence and case ownership.

Help deliver aggressive, cost-efficient representation with a strong focus on client service.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Active Nevada Bar license in good standing.

1+ years of litigation experience preferred.

Experience with insurance defense, tort litigation, commercial litigation, personal injury, premises liability, or general liability matters is a plus.

Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to manage deadlines, stay organized, and handle a litigation caseload in a professional environment.

Writing sample required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a great opportunity for a newer litigation attorney who wants real responsibility, mentorship, and exposure to a broad range of civil litigation matters. You will work with experienced attorneys, sharpen your writing and courtroom skills, and build a strong long-term litigation career in a collaborative boutique firm environment.

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Benefits:

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance