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The In-House Litigation Attorney carries out corporate strategic legal initiatives and will act as agent for the Company with regard to all legal matters, liabilities and rights. He/she is responsible for foreseeing and protecting the company against legal risks. The In-House Litigation Attorney is responsible for a broad range of legal matters relating to employment issues, personal injury/premises liability, nondisclosure agreements, service agreements, and real estate contracts. This role will provide effective legal, technical and professional advice and recommendations to company executives and management team and will manage outside legal counsel. Key Responsibilities: Serves as lead counsel or co-counsel as necessary and conducts defenses accordingly; advises management regarding litigation, or settlement of claims on behalf of or against the corporation, related corporations, or individuals whom the corporation is obligated to represent. Monitors and coordinates claims filed against the corporation or related corporations working with investigators and attorneys in the investigation of incidents or accidents; reviews all subpoenas and summonses to the corporation or corporate staff; advises and directs action to be taken. Proactively manages outside counsel to include the development of case strategy, litigation plans, case budgets, and cost management. Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights. Uses knowledge and examines/interprets legal data (laws, statutes, legal precedents, rulings, regulations) to determine ramifications of cases, probable outcomes of cases, advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits, how to best develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases, etc. Manages various projects and deadlines. Performs other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Works independently with minimal direction Excellent persuasion and presentation skills Must be extremely detail oriented Computer software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, DocuSign Knowledge of Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and processes as it pertains to Corporate and Contract Law Knowledge of Employment and Labor Law Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association. Must be current member in good standing with the NV State Bar. Experience: 5 to 10 years of litigation experience (both plaintiff and defense) Employment and Labor Law experience preferred. Other: Some travel required Job Type: Full-time

Foreign Service Officer The mission of a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service is to promote peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad. If you’re passionate about public service and want to represent the U.S. around the world, a challenging and rewarding career is waiting for you. The opportunity to work and experience cultures, customs and people of different nations is truly a career unlike any other. The work you’ll do will have an impact on the world. You will be asked to serve at one of any of the more than 270 embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia. Some of these posts are in difficult and even dangerous environments, but working in them affords great challenges and rewards. Explore a career in the Foreign Service and start your journey with the Department today. Start by looking at   where we work , or taking the quiz to find out if the   Foreign Service is right for you , or   what career track is the best fit . ABOUT FOREIGN SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS After you complete orientation and training in Washington, D.C., as a newly hired Foreign Service Officer, you will typically be assigned overseas, although at this time a few officers begin with a domestic assignment. 13 DIMENSIONS What qualities do we seek in a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) candidate? The successful candidate will demonstrate the following dimensions that reflect the skills, abilities, and personal qualities deemed essential to the work of the Foreign Service at the United States Department of State. CAREER TRACKS When registering to take the Foreign Service Officer Test, you will be asked to make the first big decision of your future Foreign Service Officer career – the choice of a career track. While all FSOs are known as “generalists”, the choice of a functional specialization will determine what type of work you will do for the majority of your career. We know that this can be a tough decision, so we’ve developed   a questionnaire   to help you match your interests to the career track that may be right for you. SELECTION PROCESS The Foreign Service Officer selection process begins with online registration, proceeds through the selection process, and, for those who succeed, culminates in hiring from the Register for assignment to the training and orientation course known as A-100 that marks the beginning of every Foreign Service Officer career. WHO WE LOOK FOR When hiring Foreign Service Officers, we look for motivated individuals with sound judgment and leadership abilities who can retain their composure in times of great stress — or even dire situations, like a military coup or a major environmental disaster. We are looking for individuals dedicated to public service.