Associate Attorney - Civil & Family Litigation (Phoenix)

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

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.