Associate Attorney

PLATT & WESTBY, P.C.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Platt & Westby, P.C. in Phoenix seeks an Associate Attorney to handle matters for individuals and businesses, including civil litigation and family law. The role includes research, drafting pleadings, meetings with clients, and developing case strategies with senior attorneys.

Full-time, on-site in Phoenix; requires 1–3 years’ experience, a J.D., and Arizona license. You will manage files, track deadlines, and represent clients in negotiations, hearings and court with integrity.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Arizona license to practice law in good standing.
• 1-3 years of legal experience.
• Experience in civil litigation, family law, probate, or a combination.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients, analyzing case facts and legal issues.
• Conducting legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, contracts, and other documents.
• Developing case strategies and representing clients in negotiations, hearings, and court.
• Collaborating with senior attorneys and managing assigned case files.
• Tracking deadlines and maintaining accurate documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Client service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Professional ethics

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Arizona Bar license

1-3 years of legal experience

Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery

Job description

Company Description

Platt and Westby, P.C., focuses primarily in Civil Litigation, Family Law, Probate, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning. Since our inception in 1974, we have predicated our practice on great service and value to our clients. We have a group of like-minded attorneys and paralegals who enjoy being a team and go the extra mile to provide a personalized experience to each client that they won’t find anywhere else. We are looking to develop our team members for what is next in their career and in their lives. We feel that it is important for people to always be growing and developing into their next skill sets and we do our best to support and guide that process.

Role Description

The Associate Attorney will handle a variety of matters for individual and business clients, including conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, contracts, and other legal documents, and providing clear, well-supported legal advice. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with clients, analyzing case facts and legal issues, developing case strategies, and representing clients in negotiations, hearings, and, when appropriate, in court. The role involves collaboration with senior attorneys, managing assigned case files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with firm procedures. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Phoenix, AZ, requiring consistent presence in the office and local courts.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a legal team.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to ethical legal practice.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• License to practice law in Arizona and in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of legal experience.
• Experience in civil litigation, family law, probate, or a combination of these practice areas.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.