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: $120,000 – $150,000 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.