Civil Litigation Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Mentorship

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

gpac, on behalf of its client in Scottsdale, is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate to join the office. The ideal candidate will handle civil litigation matters with strong research, writing, and deposition experience, supporting senior attorneys and clients through all phases of litigation.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, 1–3+ years of civil litigation experience, and licensure to practice in AZ or eligibility for admission within 12 months.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 1–3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in AZ or eligible for admission within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil litigation cases (insurance, personal injury, general liability, etc.).
• Conduct legal research and analysis to prepare and present cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Provide counsel to clients and guide them through litigation.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations as needed.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues and legal support staff for efficient case management.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.