Associate Attorney

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of CT; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) matching

Fully remote work

Reasonable billable expectations

Job summary

Gottlieb Law seeks two associate attorneys to join its real estate and civil litigation practice. The role involves managing a caseload, drafting pleadings and motions, taking depositions, and appearing at hearings, with a fully remote arrangement. Strong candidates have at least two years of civil litigation experience and Arizona bar admission.

Remote work is supported, with periodic in-person appearances as required. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the State Bar of Arizona.
• At least two years of civil litigation experience.
• Real estate or business litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and client-communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution, with appropriate support and collaboration.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, responsive guidance.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, settlement documents, and other substantive work product.
• Take and defend depositions and appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the firm's attorneys and professional staff on strategy, deadlines, and client service.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Client communication

Remote work

Time management

Education

Arizona Bar admission

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Real Estate and Civil Litigation | Remote

Gottlieb Law is a growing Arizona real estate and civil litigation firm seeking two associate attorneys to join its team. The successful candidates will assume meaningful responsibility for an existing caseload involving real estate, business, contract, and related civil disputes.

The Role

• Manage litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution, with appropriate support and collaboration.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, responsive guidance.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, settlement documents, and other substantive work product.
• Take and defend depositions and appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the firm's attorneys and professional staff on strategy, deadlines, and client service.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
• At least two years of civil litigation experience preferred; real estate or business litigation experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage matters, meet deadlines, and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Excellent legal research, writing, advocacy, organizational, and client-communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while contributing to a collaborative team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Bonus potential
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Fully remote work
• Reasonable billable expectations

The position is fully remote, however, the firm has a physical office as well. The attorney must maintain a professional, quiet workspace and remain available for in-person court appearances, depositions, mediations, trials, client meetings, and firm events when required. The firm meets regularly to coordinate matters, support professional development, and maintain a connected team environment.