Commercial Litigation Attorney

Match-Made-Tech; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Associate Performance Bonus

Client Development Bonus

Job summary

Match-Made-Tech is partnering with a national law firm to hire a Commercial Litigation Associate in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on sophisticated disputes across technology, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and supply-chain sectors, offering direct client exposure and ongoing courtroom experience.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of commercial litigation experience, active Arizona Bar admission (or commitment to obtain) and strong discovery, deposition, and motion practice skills.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong discovery, deposition, and motion practice experience.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong professional judgment and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters.
• Proactive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct factual investigations and manage discovery.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and substantive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and argue motions.
• Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Handle state and federal court matters; support arbitrations and trials.
• Communicate directly with clients and contribute to litigation strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client communication

Analytical skills

Trial preparation

Discovery & motions

Education

Arizona Bar admission

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate

Phoenix, Arizona | 4-6 Years of Experience

Must be licensed with Arizona State Bar

Cannot offer sponsorship

We are partnering with a leading national law firm seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Phoenix practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator looking for sophisticated matters, greater case ownership, direct client exposure, and continued courtroom experience.

The associate will work with attorneys representing clients across the technology, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and supply-chain industries, handling complex disputes in state and federal court.

The Role

You will have meaningful involvement throughout the litigation lifecycle, including:

• Conducting factual investigations and managing discovery
• Drafting pleadings, briefs, and substantive motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Preparing for and arguing motions
• Participating in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Handling state and federal court matters
• Supporting arbitrations and trials
• Communicating directly with clients
• Contributing to litigation strategy and case management

Experience with administrative matters, arbitration, transportation, or supply-chain disputes is a plus. Second-chair trial or arbitration experience is preferred but not required.

What We're Looking For

Candidates should have:

• 4-6 years of commercial litigation experience
• Active Arizona Bar admission or a commitment to obtaining it promptly
• Strong discovery, deposition, and motion practice experience
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong professional judgment and client communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters
• A proactive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial approach

Why Consider It?

This opportunity is designed for an attorney who wants to move beyond simply supporting matters and take increasing ownership of cases, strategy, and client relationships.

The firm offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k), an Associate Performance Bonus, and a Client Development Bonus.

Location:

Phoenix, Arizona