Commercial Litigation Associate: Lead Cases from Day One

remotepeople; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RemotePeople is seeking an Associate Attorney in Phoenix to lead complex commercial litigation matters from inception through trial, with direct client contact and hands-on deposition and motion practice.

You will work alongside senior attorneys to shape litigation strategy, manage a caseload, and develop client relationships that may grow into business opportunities. Arizona bar eligibility is required or pending admission.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active Arizona bar license (or eligibility for admission)
• 3+ years of commercial litigation experience at a law firm or in-house
• Demonstrated experience with one or more of: contract disputes, business torts, real estate or construction disputes, or shareholder matters
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing
• Deposition and court experience strongly preferred
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively with senior attorneys and clients

Responsibilities

• Manage matters from case inception through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and client‑facing advisory memos
• Take and defend depositions
• Represent clients in Arizona state and federal court, including hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
• Manage discovery workflows, including e-discovery
• Conduct legal research and help shape litigation strategy alongside senior attorneys
• Build direct client relationships and take part in business development as your practice grows

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research and writing

Discovery and motion practice

Client counseling and communication

Case/workload management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Arizona bar admission or eligibility

Job description

RemotePeople is seeking an Associate Attorney in Phoenix to lead complex commercial litigation matters from inception through trial, with direct client contact and hands-on deposition and motion practice.

You will work alongside senior attorneys to shape litigation strategy, manage a caseload, and develop client relationships that may grow into business opportunities. Arizona bar eligibility is required or pending admission.