Associate Attorney

Role: Associate Attorney

HRforGrowth is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies evaluates and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions including final selection offer terms compensation and conditions of employment are made solely by the hiring organization.

Our Client is seeking an Associate Attorney with minimum of 2 years of litigation experience to join a dynamic litigation team in Reno Nevada. The ideal candidate will have experience managing cases throughout the litigation process including drafting legal documents conducting discovery attending hearings and depositions and supporting trial preparation. Experience in medical malpractice defense or healthcare law is preferred but not required.

Location: Reno NV 89501

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $120000 $150000 annually DOE Performance Bonus

Key Responsibilities

Manage litigation matters from pre-trial through trial under the guidance of senior attorneys.

Draft pleadings motions written discovery legal memoranda and settlement agreements.

Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive legal arguments.

Attend court hearings depositions mediations client meetings and trials as required.

Develop case strategies and collaborate with attorneys clients and expert witnesses.

Review and analyze medical records evidence and case-related documentation.

Ensure compliance with Nevada State and Federal court rules deadlines and procedural requirements.

Maintain strong client communication while providing high-quality legal representation.

Required Qualifications

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

Active Nevada State Bar license in good standing.

Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience.

Strong understanding of Nevada State and Federal court procedures.

Experience drafting pleadings motions written discovery and other litigation documents.

Excellent legal research writing analytical negotiation and oral advocacy skills.

Ability to effectively manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in medical malpractice defense or healthcare law.

Trial preparation and courtroom experience.

Strong organizational and case management skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining a client-focused approach.

Why Join

Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities.

Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile litigation matters.

Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Professional development mentorship and long-term career advancement opportunities.

Exposure to sophisticated litigation and trial experience.

About HRforGrowth:
HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling transforming or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality speed and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
In its recruiting and search practices HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age marital status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic.

HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in its hiring decisions terms of employment and workplace practices.