Litigation Associate

Greenspoon Marder; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premiums

HSA contributions

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

EAP

11 paid holidays

PTO

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Greenspoon Marder seeks a litigation associate in Scottsdale with 3–4 years of commercial litigations experience and interest in IP matters. Arizona bar is required.

Excellent writing, strong research and oral advocacy skills are essential; experience drafting discovery and motions in Federal and State courts is preferred. Associate life at Greenspoon Marder emphasizes mentorship, flexible partnership paths, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in commercial litigation with exposure to IP matters
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong research, writing and oral advocacy abilities
• Arizona bar admission is required
• Experience drafting discovery and motions in Federal and State courts

Skills

Legal writing

Research

Oral advocacy

Job description

Litigation Associate - Scottsdale - 0342

Greenspoon Marder is seeking a litigation attorney for our Scottsdale office with a minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience in commercial litigation with experience and/or interest in IP litigation. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills and strong academic credentials. Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills are essential. Experience drafting discovery and substantive motions in both Federal and State courts is required. Prior large case and/or firm experience is preferred. Arizona bar is required.

Associate Life:

Associate life at Greenspoon Marder is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and rewarding. Associates have access to interesting work, partners who actually mentor, and flexible paths to partnership. Billable hour goals and performance metrics are individualized based on your practice group, professional goals, experience, and more. Greenspoon Marder is not a one-size-fits-all Firm. When surveyed, associates have said:

“The Firm fosters a culture where people can work well and play well together.”

“The partners I report to are great – they care about me not just in a work setting, which makes for a better overall experience.”

“I am given opportunities other associates at my level at other Firms are not given.”

Most Firm benefits are effective on your first day:

• Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums
• Our health plan includes Firm paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 and $1,200 annually
• Firm pays 100% of employee only premium for dental and vision insurance and provides inexpensive options for dependents.
  
• Tax advantaged account options like Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
• Life Insurance, paid by the Firm
• Long-Term Disability Insurance, paid by the Firm
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 paid holidays (in 2026)
• Generous PTO for full-time employees
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one. Eligible for discretionary Firm matching contribution.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Greenspoon Marder is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .