Associate Attorney - Carson City

Hooks Meng & Clement (HMC) is on the lookout for an Associate Attorney to become part of our Carson City office. Our specialty lies in Workers’ Compensation Insurance Defense, OSHA Employer Representation, Subrogation, Subsequent Injury, and Industrial Insurance Litigation, where we defend a variety of clients including employers, insurers, and third-party administrators.

Distinct from any other industrial relations law firm in Nevada, HMC prides itself on excelling in its field of practice.

Our mission is to safeguard and enable clients by adeptly steering through the perpetual challenges presented by the intricate statutes and regulations of Industrial Relations Law.

Our partners, equipped with a wealth of legal experience, are eager to mentor and collaborate with new associates who are ready to dive into this dynamic, demanding, and evolving law firm.

• Represent clients in court and/or online before government agencies
• Advise, review, and strategize with clients by telephone, written correspondence, and/or email
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters as well as strategize for clients
• Maintain electronic client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff by using our online case management system
• Knowledge of all Nevada statutes and regulations pertaining to assigned cases
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with various State and local entities when required as well as opposing counsel
• Review and manage case files and case strategies for various clients
• Must be organized, be able to work well under pressure, and effectively track multiple deadlines
• Must be able to meet or exceed required monthly billing

• A member in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada and comply with all legal standards, ethics, Nevada statutes, and regulations
• Strong analytical and cross-functional problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to build relationships and rapport with clients, not just representation
• Ability to manage multiple, competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Be able to work independently, but also collaborate with a team
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• 1-3 years of litigation experience is preferred but not required