Arizona Litigation Associate - Trial Prep & Defense

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Arizona City (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Plan

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Disability protection

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in Arizona seeks an AZ-licensed attorney with 2–4 years of defense litigation experience. The successful candidate will participate in all stages of trial preparation and trial with a seasoned team across the firm’s Arizona operations.

Candidate must reside in Arizona and hold an active AZ Bar license; a CA bar license is a plus. The role emphasizes independent work within a strong team and opportunities to handle diverse high-risk matters.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona Bar license required.
• Arizona-based practice preference; candidate will reside in Arizona.
• 2–4 years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with trial preparation and depositions.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Knowledge of Arizona laws.

Responsibilities

• Defense litigation responsibilities.
• Trial preparation including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interviews and witness preparation.
• Legal research into complex litigation areas.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and argue motions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Arizona Bar license

Active California Bar license (plus)

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in Arizona seeks an AZ-licensed attorney with 2–4 years of defense litigation experience. The successful candidate will participate in all stages of trial preparation and trial with a seasoned team across the firm’s Arizona operations.

Candidate must reside in Arizona and hold an active AZ Bar license; a CA bar license is a plus. The role emphasizes independent work within a strong team and opportunities to handle diverse high-risk matters.