Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling litigation matters and a comprehensive understanding of applicable regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases, collaborate with talented colleagues nationwide, and provide sound counsel to clients. This is a hybrid position offering great flexibility.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Arizona.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability, medical malpractice, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance litigation preferred.
• Experience in drafting discovery and pretrial motions is a must.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in Arizona.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Generous PTO and 401(k) match.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

This Am Law 200 law firm was founded 30 years ago, and has over 30 offices in the US and an office in London. It also has several international practices. Made up of over 800 attorneys and covering over 60 practice areas, this firm serves clients of all sizes across the world. This is the Phoenix, Arizona office of this firm.