Defense Litigation Attorney in Tempe (Hybrid Schedule!)

Jobot; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid schedule

Professional development

Mentorship

Courtroom exposure

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced litigation attorney in Tempe, AZ for a hybrid role with 3–10+ years of defense experience. You will manage complex cases, handle all phases of discovery, draft pleadings, depose witnesses, and support trial preparation.

Arizona Bar in good standing is required. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, annual bonuses, and a path for growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing.
• 3–10+ years of litigation defense experience preferred.
• Background in insurance defense or complex civil litigation strongly preferred.
• Experience with Clio or other legal case management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Handle all phases of discovery, including written discovery, disclosures, document production, and document review.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and other litigation related documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategy and perform legal research for complex matters.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Participate in trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness preparation, and case development.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and support staff to provide exceptional client service.
• Meet established billable hour expectations and maintain organized case management practices.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Oral Advocacy

Deposition

Case Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Clio

Job description

Job Details

Tempe, AZ | $90-150k+ | 3-10+ years of experience | Opportunity for hybrid schedule

Salary: $90,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a growing and highly respected litigation firm representing public entities, organizations, and professionals in complex, high exposure matters. Our team handles sophisticated litigation across a variety of practice areas involving governmental liability, employment issues, civil rights matters, and other challenging disputes.

Our attorneys work collaboratively in an environment that values strong advocacy, strategic thinking, and professional development. We are committed to delivering exceptional client service while creating meaningful opportunities for attorneys to gain hands on experience and grow their careers.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunities
• Flexible work environment with hybrid and remote flexibility available
• Collaborative team structure with experienced attorneys and dedicated support staff
• Firm funded professional development opportunities, including continuing legal education programs
• Meaningful mentorship and direct exposure to complex litigation matters
• Opportunity for significant courtroom experience and trial preparation
• Clear path for advancement and long term career growth
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, and additional firm sponsored benefits

Job Details

Job Duties

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Handle all phases of discovery, including written discovery, disclosures, document production, and document review
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and other litigation related documents
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Attend court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings
• Develop litigation strategy and perform legal research for complex matters
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial
• Participate in trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness preparation, and case development
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and support staff to provide exceptional client service
• Meet established billable hour expectations and maintain organized case management practices

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing
• 3-10+ years of litigation defense experience preferred
• Background in insurance defense or complex civil litigation strongly preferred
• Experience with Clio or other legal case management software preferred

Candidates should be prepared to submit transcripts and writing samples for consideration during the interview process.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.