Employment Attorney

Distro; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Distro is seeking a Senior Employment Attorney to advocate for employees and protect workplace rights in the Phoenix market. The role focuses on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims within a growing national firm.

The attorney will help establish and grow the practice locally while building a long-term career within a nationally recognized firm environment. Strong writing and advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona law license.
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience, preferably in litigation or employment law.
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and client communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support case evaluations, legal strategy development, and legal research.
• Draft and manage complaints, discovery requests, motions, briefs, and legal correspondence.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Work directly with clients to understand their experiences, objectives, and legal concerns.
• Assist in preparing cases for hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and intake professionals.
• Develop legal strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Perform duties contributing to case management and client representation.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Analytical skills

Client communication

Case management

Multi-tasking

Education

Arizona bar license

5+ years in employment law or litigation

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a proactive, growth-oriented attorney with a passion for advocating on behalf of employees and protecting workplace rights? We are seeking a Senior Employment Attorney to join an expanding legal practice focused on representing employees in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims.

This is an exciting opportunity to help establish and grow a presence in the Phoenix market while building a long-term career within a nationally recognized and rapidly growing law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support case evaluations, legal strategy development, and legal research.
• Draft and manage complaints, discovery requests, motions, briefs, and legal correspondence.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Work directly with clients to understand their experiences, objectives, and legal concerns.
• Assist in preparing cases for hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and intake professionals.
• Develop legal strategies aimed at achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Perform additional duties that contribute to successful case management and client representation.

Qualifications

Required

1. Active license to practice law in Arizona.
2. Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, preferably in litigation or employment law.
3. Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
4. Strong interpersonal and client communication abilities.
5. Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively.
6. Organized, adaptable, and committed to professional growth.

Preferred

• Prior experience in employment law.
• Experience representing employees in workplace-related disputes.
• Passion for advancing workplace justice and protecting employee rights.

$100,000 - $200,000 a year