Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with two to six years of experience to join its practice in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves representing clients across various industries, focusing on commercial litigation, including contract disputes, construction, real estate, employment disputes, and healthcare defense. The candidate must possess strong research and writing skills and significant drafting experience. A license to practice law in Arizona is required.

Duties

• Represent clients in commercial and business litigation, including contract and real estate disputes.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and briefs for state and federal courts.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Manage written discovery, document review, and eDiscovery.
• Perform in-depth legal research and prepare strategic analyses and memoranda.
• Assist in trial preparation and participate in trial proceedings.
• Maintain effective communication with clients regarding strategy and progress.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys while managing cases independently.

Requirements

• Two to six years of litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Arizona.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Significant drafting experience.

Education

• Top academic credentials.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Arizona.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• 401(k) Profit Sharing with employer contribution and match.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses.
• First-class training and succession opportunities.
• Emphasis on work-life balance with reasonable hours requirements.

The main law office is headquartered in Arizona. The firm has over twenty-five years of business law expertise. Thirty-two gifted attorneys and a skillful support group make up their legal practice. There are ten areas of practice. Business organizations-commercial transactions, commercial finance, litigation and health care are some of their practice disciplines. The law practice is committed to community service.