Litigation Attorney

Udall Shumway PLC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Udall Shumway PLC, a mid-sized Arizona law firm founded in 1965, seeks a full-time Litigation Attorney in Mesa to manage all phases of civil litigation—from case evaluation and legal research to drafting pleadings, motions, and trial strategy; duties include court appearances, hearings, depositions, and coordinating discovery.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD with an active Arizona license, strong research and writing skills, and a proven ability to communicate with clients and collaborate

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice in Arizona.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court, handle hearings and trials, and coordinate discovery.
• Conduct and defend depositions; draft pleadings and motions; develop case strategies.
• Perform case evaluation, legal research and file organization; maintain client communications.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Employment law

Bankruptcy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) & AZ license

Job description

Company Description Udall Shumway PLC is a full-service law firm founded in 1965, providing professional representation across a broad range of personal, family, business, and corporate matters. The firm is mid-sized, offering diverse legal services and specialized expertise while maintaining close, personalized relationships with clients. The firm focuses on quality legal services and uses its talents and resources to help clients pursue excellence and effective solutions, with client needs as a primary concern.

Role Description This is a full-time, Attorney role based in Mesa, AZ. The Litigation Attorney will manage all phases of civil litigation, including case evaluation, legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and developing case strategies. Day-to-day responsibilities include appearing in court, handling hearings and trials, conducting and defending depositions, and coordinating discovery. The role also involves regular client communication, collaboration with other attorneys and staff, and maintaining organized case files to ensure timely and effective representation.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in commercial litigation, employment law, or bankruptcy.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, including dispositive and procedural motions.
• Experience handling hearings and managing deadlines.
• Proven ability to prepare for and conduct trials, including witness preparation and evidence presentation.
• Experience conducting depositions, including questioning witnesses and evaluating testimony.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Arizona, or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Effective client communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented environment.

Please email your resume and writing sample to [e-mail]. No staffing agencies or recruiting firms, and no phone calls please.