Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a Litigation Associate in Phoenix, AZ. This role offers the chance to manage complex litigation matters and collaborate with a dynamic team.

Candidates should have 4th to 7th year experience in handling commercial litigation, strong legal research and brief writing skills, and must be admitted to practice in Arizona. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Arizona.
• 4th–7th year associate with experience in litigation.
• Strong academic credentials and possibly Law Review or judicial clerkship experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Develop litigation strategy and conduct legal research.
• Prepare and defend depositions; manage document review.
• Collaborate with attorneys on high-stakes disputes.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Legal research

Brief writing

Client management

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Litigation Associate

Location: Phoenix, AZ

A leading global law firm is seeking a 4th–7th year Associate to join its Litigation practice in Phoenix. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value commercial disputes as part of a collaborative, cross-office team handling complex matters for a diverse client base.

The role offers broad exposure to all phases of litigation, substantial client interaction and the opportunity to develop within a platform that combines the resources of an international firm with the close-knit culture of a boutique practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts
• Analyse sophisticated legal issues and develop litigation strategy
• Conduct legal research and draft substantive briefs and court filings
• Prepare for, take and defend depositions
• Manage written discovery, document review and document productions
• Work with expert witnesses and assist in developing expert strategies
• Support trial preparation, including preparing witness outlines and exhibits for direct and cross-examinations
• Work directly with clients on case management and litigation strategy
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on high-stakes disputes

Who You Are

• 4th–7th year associate
• Experience handling complex commercial litigation matters
• Strong brief writing and legal research skills
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Trial preparation experience preferred
• Experience managing discovery and working with expert witnesses
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and client management skills
• Law Review, Journal and/or judicial clerkship experience preferred
• Strong academic credentials
• Admitted to practice in Arizona

Compensation

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package and discretionary bonus opportunities.

Interested?

Contact Max at [e-mail] to learn more or express interest.

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