Senior Associate Attorney Complex Civil Litigation

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with 4-8 years of legal experience to join its Phoenix office. The focus of this role is complex civil litigation, construction, and personal injury matters, with a preference for candidates with insurance defense experience. This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing legal environment.

Duties:

• Provide case evaluation, recommendations, and legal support.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Manage discovery processes, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Conduct legal research and draft detailed memoranda.
• Draft complaints, motions, pleadings, and related legal documents.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, court hearings, and mediations.
• Deliver exceptional service to all clients throughout the litigation process.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of civil litigation experience.
• Active membership in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.
• Additional membership in the California State Bar (preferred but not required).
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks.
• Proven experience in depositions, motions, and court hearings.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Arizona (required).
• Licensed to practice law in California (preferred but not required).

Skills:

• Expertise in complex civil litigation and insurance defense.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research and document drafting.
• Excellent client communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in both remote and in-office environments.

As an aggressive law firm comprised of trial lawyers who specialize in the handling of civil litigation matters, the primary focus of this practice is winning litigation in a cost-effective manner. As such, the firm's goal is to promote client's cases toward the most favorable resolution in a prompt and efficient manner. Lawyers here mainly deal in insurance defense, wrongful death, personal injury, products liability, and construction defect.