Litigation Associate

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If you are the kind of Attorney who balances legal skill with compassion...

Who works collaboratively, communicates proactively, and keeps cases moving...

Then this role is made for you.

If you prefer to work in silos, resist feedback, or need constant oversight, this won’t be the right fit.

If you value integrity, accountability, and strong client relationships, Sierra Crest may be a place where you can grow and have a meaningful impact.

Sierra Crest Business Law is a fast-growing, client-centered business law firm serving business owners throughout Reno and beyond. We provide clear, practical, and timely legal solutions while building trusted, long-term relationships with our clients.

Our work is guided by strong core values that define how we operate internally and how we serve our clients every day.

At Sierra Crest Business Law, our work is guided by PRICE
, the values that define how we show up for our clients and for one another:

• Persistent Relentlessness – We follow through, push initiatives forward, and do not let details fall through the cracks.
• Integrity – We operate with honesty, discretion, and accountability at all times.
• Insight – We anticipate needs, think ahead, and apply sound judgment to complex and fast-moving situations.
• Collaboration – We work as one team, coordinating seamlessly with attorneys, administrators, and external partners.
• Compassion – We approach interactions with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
• Empowerment – We take ownership, solve problems independently, and enable leaders to focus on their highest-value work.

The Associate Litigation Attorney serves as a legal and strategic force multiplier for the firm, managing litigation matters with precision, sound judgment, and alignment with Sierra Crest’s values.

This role includes developing and refining case strategies, managing deadlines, drafting and reviewing pleadings, conducting discovery, appearing in court, and maintaining strong communication throughout the lifecycle of each case.

This position blends litigation strategy, legal research and drafting, court and client communication, negotiation and case leadership with disciplined workflow management and professional polish. It requires exceptional legal analysis, proactive case management, and the ability to navigate competing priorities with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.

The Associate Litigation Attorney serves as a central legal operator within the firm, advancing matters efficiently, reducing friction, and ensuring clients experience responsive, high-quality representation that reflects Sierra Crest’s values and commitment to excellence.

• Represent clients in civil and probate litigation, including trials, hearings, arbitrations, and mediations
• Seek resolution of disputes through mediation and ADR where appropriate
• Conduct legal research, analyze laws, and develop effective case strategies
• Interview clients and witnesses with professionalism and compassion
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, agendas, materials, and follow-ups

• Advocate in state and federal courts
• Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony
• Stay informed of changes in relevant laws and procedures
• Maintain control over assigned caseload and meet deadlines
• Collaborate with internal teams for case preparation and execution
• Maintain well organized case files and correspondence
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and settlement agreements
• Review and analyze documents for legal risk and compliance
• Identify solutions using legal insight and practical judgment

• Provide clear, actionable legal advice to help clients make informed decisions
• Assess and communicate case strengths, weaknesses, and likely outcomes
• Negotiate settlements aligned with client goals and expectations
• Build trusted relationships across and outside the firm
• Demonstrate professionalism and discretion in all interactions

• Support with reviewing and delivering business contracts and…