What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney position at Takos Law Group?
YOU, THE CANDIDATE
You are an experienced litigator, well-versed in the Nevada and federal rules of civil procedure. You also have a firm grasp on matter management and case strategy. You are not only ready and able to take on your own caseload, but eager to do so. You are self-driven, organized, and able to work under deadlines. And, despite all the pressure heaped on litigators, you’re a respectful, good-natured human who fights hard for your clients, and does so with professionalism and grace. You are, in short, an outstanding human being and an incredible attorney.
US, THE FIRM
Takos Law Group is a boutique commercial litigation firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada and looking to further expand its presence in Utah. We pride ourselves on providing clients with creative solutions to their most complex legal problems. Whether that involves pre-litigation dispute resolution or zealous advocacy leading to trial or on appeal, Takos Law Group is positioned to use its experience and size to deliver outstanding results with competitive, client-focused pricing.
Takos Law Group offers a dynamic, tight-knit work environment where every team member is not only passionate about representing clients, but equally committed to embracing shared values of respect, kindness, and integrity with each other. Litigation is tough, and we get that. For this reason we look out for one another while fighting hard for our clients.
THE JOB
If you are looking to grow and develop professionally, we invite you to apply to Takos Law Group. Here you will be responsible for handling your own caseload by communicating directly and frequently with clients, developing case strategy, researching important legal issues, writing persuasive pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery, arguing in state and federal court, guiding clients through alternative dispute resolution means, preparing for and trying cases, and navigating appeals. You’ll do all this with the support of a team of like-minded, experienced professionals.
Takos Law Group offers a low billable hour requirement, competitive salary, quarterly bonus opportunities, uncapped vacation time, insurance, bar dues, CLE courses, and a flexible work model.
QUALIFICATIONS
The firm is currently seeking an attorney with 4-6 years of experience, who is eager and able to handle their own caseload, as described above. The candidate must have
-a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school
-membership in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada (and Utah, preferably)
-excellent research and writing skills
-ability to independently manage numerous litigation matters
-talent and desire to communicate effectively and often with clients
EXPECTATIONS
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess a demonstrable commitment to providing outstanding legal services and embrace the highest ethical standards. Each person at Takos Law Group contributes in their own way to the firm’s ethos and culture by providing superb legal representation, while fostering meaningful relationships with their colleagues. The ideal candidate for this position will innately embody these same principles.
THE APPLICATION
If the foregoing describes you and the career path you envision for yourself, we look forward to receiving your resume, cover letter, and writing sample, all of which can be sent to Brianna Swanson at brianna@takoslaw.com
No search firms, please.
Takos Law Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $100,000 - $178,000