Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with 1 to 4 years of experience to join its Commercial Trial and Financial Services Litigation group. This role involves defending and litigating complex commercial matters, including business-related litigation, product liability, securities disputes, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and writing skills, as well as the ability to take on substantive roles in court hearings, depositions, and trials.

Location:

• Omaha, NE

Duties:

• Handle a wide range of litigation matters, including complex commercial disputes, product liability cases, and securities litigation.
• Defend clients in regulatory matters involving agencies such as the SEC, FINRA, DOJ, and state regulatory departments.
• Represent clients in federal and state courts and arbitration forums nationwide.
• Engage in client-facing interactions, managing hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare legal memoranda.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys to develop and execute litigation strategies.

Requirements:

• 1 to 4 years of litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and manage responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take on leading roles in cases, including attendance at hearings, depositions, and trials.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Bar admission in good standing or the ability to become licensed in Nebraska.

Skills:

• Strong litigation, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and client interaction abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in trial preparation, hearings, and depositions.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan and Health Savings Account.
• Fertility coverage assistance and adoption/surrogacy financial assistance.
• Nine paid holidays per year and a Flexible Time Off Plan.
• Paid parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and military leave.
• Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program and Back-Up Care.
• Domestic Partner Benefits, Commuting Benefits, and Technology Allowance.

The Nebraska law office opened forty-seven years ago. To date, it is the largest law practice in Nebraska. There are over one-hundred and forty qualified attorneys and other legal professionals on staff. There are four core areas of practice. Disciplines consist of corporate, finance, public finance, and litigation.