Civil Litigation Attorney

gpac; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

gpac is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate for its Scottsdale, AZ office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation, excellent research and writing skills, and deposition experience.

This role involves representing clients in civil matters, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and guiding clients through the litigation process. Responsibilities include court appearances, depositions, mediations, and fostering client relationships while collaborating with

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 1–3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in AZ or ability to be admitted within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil litigation cases, including but not limited to insurance, personal injury, general liability, professional liability, and construction defect.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to prepare and present cases effectively.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Provide counsel to clients on legal matters and guide them through the litigation process.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations as needed.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues and legal support staff to ensure efficient case management.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

My client is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate to join their Scottsdale office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation, excellent research and writing skills, and deposition experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil litigation cases, including but not limited to insurance, personal injury, general liability, professional liability, and construction defect.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to prepare and present cases effectively.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Provide counsel to clients on legal matters and guide them through the litigation process.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations as needed.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues and legal support staff to ensure efficient case management.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 1-3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in AZ or ability to be admitted within 1 year of employment.

Benefits

• Offers health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and mentorship.
• Hybrid work environment, excellent support staff, marketing team, and billable bonus opportunity for exceeding 1800 hours.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.