Commercial Litigation Attorney

Match Made Tech; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading national law firm in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of experience to handle sophisticated disputes and gain greater ownership of cases. The role involves direct client exposure, ongoing courtroom experience, and involvement across state and federal court matters.

You will work on matters spanning technology, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and supply-chain industries, with opportunities to contribute to strategy and negotiations.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Active Arizona Bar admission or commitment to obtain 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.

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.
• Contribute to litigation strategy and case management.

Skills

Litigation experience

Discovery

Deposition

Motion practice

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Case management

Entrepreneurial mindset

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