Litigation Associate

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine in Phoenix seeks an experienced personal injury and medical malpractice litigation attorney. You will manage a full caseload from intake through resolution, draft motions, briefs, and pleadings, and argue motions in court.

You will collaborate with senior trial lawyers, prepare for hearings and trial, and advocate for injured clients with skill, judgment, and care in a supportive, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Arizona and federal admission.
• Progressive civil litigation experience in personal injury or medical malpractice.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a full litigation caseload and work collaboratively.
• Strong courtroom and advocacy experience with deposition/hearing/trial familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Carrying a full load of personal injury or medical malpractice cases from intake to resolution.
• Conducting legal research, drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, and arguing motions.
• Taking an active role in discovery, including deposition of lay and expert witnesses.
• Preparing for and attending court hearings and trial.
• Collaborating with attorneys and staff to develop case management strategies.
• Advocating for injured clients with skill, judgment, and care.

Skills

Legal research

Draft writing

Trial preparation

Litigation management

Collaboration

Education

Arizona Bar Admission

Active license in AZ and federal admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Description

Burg Simpson attorneys handle some of the most complex, high-stakes injury litigation in the country. Our attorneys take on real responsibility drafting, strategizing cases and working directly to impact the lives of injury clients while developing skills alongside senior trial lawyers who have tried cases to verdict.

Responsibility of the position includes:

• Carrying a full load of personal injury, medical malpractice or a combination of cases from intake through resolution
• Conducting legal research, drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, and arguing motions
• Taking an active role in the discovery process including the taking and defending of deposition for both lay and expert witnesses
• Preparing for and attending court hearings and trial
• Collaborating with other attorneys and legal staff in developing case management strategies for complex legal issues while ensuring comprehensive client services
• Advocating for injured clients with skill, judgment, and genuine care

Qualifications

Requirements of the position include:

• Active license to practice law in the State of Arizona and admission to practice in federal court
• Progressive civil litigation experience in the practice areas of plaintiff personal injury or medical malpractice, including familiarity and application of state and federal rules of civil procedure, rules of evidence and attorney rules of ethical conduct
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce thoughtful and persuasive legal documents
• Comfortable managing a full litigation caseload, working collaboratively, and delivering high-quality service to clients
• Strong courtroom and advocacy experience with confidence in representing clients in various legal settings (deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial)
• First chair trial or arbitration experience with knowledge of trial and hearing procedures are preferred, but not required depending upon the candidates level of experience