Corporate Litigation Counsel

Addison Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth

Direct Access to Hiring Managers

Flexibility & Options

Professional Support

Job summary

Addison Group in Phoenix is seeking a qualified civil litigation attorney to guide matters from pre-suit investigations through resolution, managing strategy, discovery, motions, mediation, arbitration, and trial prep.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school, active Arizona Bar membership, 0–4+ years of civil litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school or equivalent legal degree.
• Active Arizona Bar membership or the ability to obtain admission promptly.
• 0–4+ years of civil litigation experience, including internships, clerkships, externships, or private practice.
• Experience in commercial or personal injury civil litigation.
• Exposure to hearings, mediations, arbitrations, or trial preparation is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from pre-suit investigation through resolution, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other court filings.
• Conduct legal research, factual investigations, and case evaluations to assess legal risk and develop litigation strategies.
• Manage document review, discovery processes, and case preparation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, experts, and co-counsel while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff to ensure deadlines are met and high-quality work product is delivered.
• Assist with assigning work, reviewing legal documents, and mentoring junior attorneys and legal staff as the litigation team grows.
• Partner with leadership to develop litigation playbooks, templates, training materials, and best practices that support a scalable, high-performing practice.
• Maintain organized case files, monitor litigation deadlines, and ensure compliance with court rules and internal procedures.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the litigation function.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Time management

Client communication

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active Arizona Bar membership

Job description

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Arizona Bar membership in good standing or the ability to obtain Arizona admission promptly.
• 0–4+ years of civil litigation experience, including internships, clerkships, externships, or private practice.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in commercial litigation, personal injury, or other civil litigation matters.
• Exposure to hearings, mediations, arbitrations, or trial preparation is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership of projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from pre-suit investigation through resolution, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other court filings.
• Conduct legal research, factual investigations, and case evaluations to assess legal risk and develop litigation strategies.
• Manage document review, discovery processes, and case preparation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, experts, and co-counsel while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff to ensure deadlines are met and high-quality work product is delivered.
• Assist with assigning work, reviewing legal documents, and mentoring junior attorneys and legal staff as the litigation team grows.
• Partner with leadership to develop litigation playbooks, templates, training materials, and best practices that support a scalable, high-performing practice.
• Maintain organized case files, monitor litigation deadlines, and ensure compliance with court rules and internal procedures.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the litigation function.

Why choose Addison Group?

• Competitive Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and bonus opportunities
• Career Growth: Many Addison Group opportunities lead to long-term and permanent employment
• Direct Access: Connect directly with hiring managers at leading organizations
• Flexibility & Options: Multiple opportunities tailored to your career goals and location preferences
• Professional Support: Resume guidance, interview preparation, and offer negotiation assistance

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.