In House Litigation Counsel

Description

Robert Half Legal is partnering with a real estate company, seeking a Nevada-barred litigation attorney to join their team in-house.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse litigation docket in a legal department that values sound judgment, independence, and practical problem-solving. The attorney in this role will manage matters directly rather than relying heavily on outside counsel, making it an excellent fit for someone who enjoys hands-on litigation work and a long-term in-house environment. This role reports to the CEO.

Responsibilities:

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement efforts, and trial preparation.

• Develop case strategies, evaluate legal and business risk, and advise internal stakeholders on the best path forward for active disputes.

• Draft and respond to complaints, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with minimal supervision.

• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and coordinate all phases of factual development in contested matters.

• Negotiate settlements and represent the company in mediations, hearings, and other proceedings as needed.

• Handle a broad range of disputes involving property operations, liability claims, tenant-related issues, and employment-related litigation.

• Work closely with legal support staff on calendaring, research, discovery management, and preparation of court filings.

• Step in on trial readiness activities when cases proceed toward courtroom presentation, including exhibit review, witness preparation, and overall case organization.

Perks of Company:

• In-house litigation!

• More work/life balance than a law firm – “litigating without the rat race”

• Autonomy. If you know how to run a case, you will be left alone to run it.

• Great tenure: long term employees, and even second-generation employees!

• Family-owned company, and “we try to treat our people as family too!”

• “We are making decisions for the long haul (30-40 years down the line, how will this affect us?) and are not short-sighted in our business practices.”

• “We try to be open-minded group of folks.”

Requirements

1. Barred NV. If not, must be barred in CA or TX and willing to take NV bar.

a. Living in NV.

1. Experience actually litigating cases from start to finish: responding to complaints, going back and forth via discovery, law & motion, trial preparation, and negotiating settlements. Someone who can run their own cases with limited instructions.

2. 8+ years of experience. Autonomy is key!

Ready to apply? Send your resume to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "Nevada-Barred In-House Litigation Attorney" as the subject line.

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