Associate Attorney

Shields Petitti, PLC; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentorship and career advancement

Collaborative work environment

Meaningful, mission-driven legal work

Job summary

Shields Petitti, PLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Employment Law Practice. This full-time hybrid role focuses on representing clients in employment disputes, drafting pleadings, conducting depositions, and advising on case strategy.

You are a licensed Arizona attorney with at least four years of experience, strong research and writing skills, and a proactive approach to client service. The firm offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Arizona attorney with at least four years of experience in civil litigation or employment law.
• Solid research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach to client service.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment-related disputes and litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Engage in case strategy development and client counseling.
• Appear in court and at administrative hearings.
• Collaborate closely with other attorneys and support staff.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client service

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Arizona Bar admission

Job description

Job Title: Associate Attorney — Employment Law

Location: Hybrid — Offices located at 5090 N. 40th St. Suite 207

Phoenix, AZ 85018

Salary Range: $175,000 — $225,000 (commensurate with experience)

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

We are a dynamic and growing employment law practice committed to providing high-quality, strategic legal counsel to our clients. Our work is grounded in integrity, collaboration, and advocacy.

Who You Are

You are a licensed AZ attorney with at least four years of experience, ready to take the next step in your legal career. Ideally, you’ve spent time working in employment law, but we welcome candidates with a solid foundation in civil litigation who are eager to grow in this practice area.

You have:

• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to client service
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Admission to the bar in Arizona

What You’ll Do

• Represent clients in employment-related disputes and litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Engage in case strategy development and client counseling
• Appear in court and at administrative hearings
• Collaborate closely with other attorneys and support staff

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation ($175k–$225k, based on experience) and benefits
• Potential for additional earnings based on origination
• Opportunities for mentorship and career advancement
• Collaborative work environment
• Meaningful, mission-driven legal work