Litigation Attorney

Pierce Coleman PLLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

Pierce Coleman PLLC in Scottsdale, AZ, is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 4+ years of civil litigation experience. The ideal candidate will handle discovery, pleadings, motions, and depositions in state and federal court, with a focus on labor and employment matters.

This boutique firm offers competitive compensation and benefits and a collegial environment. Arizona Bar in good standing required.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of civil litigation experience; labor and employment experience preferred.
• Must be in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.
• Experience with depositions, motions and court hearings is required.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and multitask with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Case evaluation, recommendations, and support.
• Communicate with clients and counsel.
• Propound and respond to discovery.
• Perform legal research and draft memoranda.
• Draft responsive pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
• Prepare for, take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings and personnel appeal hearings.
• Prepare for and attend mediations.
• Provide excellent service to all clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting & writing

Communication with clients

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Arizona Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pierce Coleman, PLLC, a boutique employment (management side) and municipal law firm with offices located in Scottsdale and Mesa, Arizona is growing and adding a Litigation Attorney. If you are looking for your next opportunity and a place you won't want to leave and have 4+ years of litigation experience, then this is the place for you! The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions primarily in matters in state and federal court involving claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful terminations, etc., experience in labor and employment law is preferred; but candidates with strong litigation experience and an interest in labor and employment law will be considered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Case evaluation recommendation and support.
• Communicate with clients and counsel.
• Propound and respond to discovery.
• Perform legal research and draft memoranda.
• Draft responsive pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
• Prepare for, take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings and personnel appeal hearings.
• Prepare for and attend mediations.
• Provide excellent service to all clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four or more years of civil litigation experience, labor and employment experience preferred.
• Must be in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.
• Experience with depositions, motions and court hearings is required.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and to multitask while demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and other Internet database platforms.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pierce Coleman PLLC offers a competitive performance-based compensation and generous benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance and 401K.

Pierce Coleman PLLC is committed to equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, or disability.