Litigation Associate

Burg Simpson; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burg Simpson seeks a Litigation Associate in Phoenix, AZ to handle a full load of personal injury and medical malpractice cases from intake through resolution. You will conduct legal research, draft motions and briefs, and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials.

The role emphasizes strong writing, analytical abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple complex cases while collaborating with senior trial lawyers.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Arizona and admission to federal court.
• Progressive civil litigation experience in plaintiff personal injury or medical malpractice.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a full litigation caseload and collaborate with others.
• First chair trial or arbitration experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, and arguing motions.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Take and defend depositions for lay and expert witnesses.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings and trial.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff on case management strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Case management

Courtroom advocacy

Job description

Litigation Associate# Litigation AssociatePhoenix, AZ 85016## DescriptionBurg 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## QualificationsRequirements 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