Hybrid Product Liability Litigation Associate (3+ yrs)

Sonja Cotton & Associates; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonja Cotton & Associates seeks a Product Liability & Complex Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to join a growing national practice. The role offers hybrid work, opportunities to handle high-stakes cases, and significant client interaction on depositions, motions, and trials nationwide.

Ideal candidates possess outstanding legal writing, research skills, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, and pleadings
• Confidence taking and defending depositions
• Motion practice and courtroom experience
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Self-starter mentality with ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Take depositions, argue motions, and work on major trials across the country
• Draft persuasive motions, briefs, and pleadings for complex litigation matters
• Travel several days each month for depositions, hearings, and trial work in other jurisdictions

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research and writing

Motions, briefs, pleadings

Depositions

Motion practice

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independent and collaborative work

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Active Arizona Bar license

Strong academic credentials

Law Review or Law Journal experience (a plus)

Job description

Sonja Cotton & Associates seeks a Product Liability & Complex Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to join a growing national practice. The role offers hybrid work, opportunities to handle high-stakes cases, and significant client interaction on depositions, motions, and trials nationwide.

Ideal candidates possess outstanding legal writing, research skills, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.