Litigation Attorney with 5 Years of Experience

BCG Attorney Search; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with Roth feature

Paid time off

Bonus incentives

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a litigation attorney in Scottsdale, AZ with 5+ years of civil litigation experience. A strong background in bankruptcy is advantageous, and a federal or state appellate clerkship is preferred. The candidate should be proactive, organized, and possess excellent writing and communication skills.

Active Arizona Bar membership required. The role involves representation in court, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions, plus substantial research and drafting duties.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.
• Minimum 5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience with legal research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis).
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including case strategy and risk assessment.
• Oversee discovery processes, including document review, interrogatories, and depositions.
• Advise clients on legal rights, obligations, and potential outcomes.
• Negotiate settlements when appropriate.
• Prepare witnesses and clients for trial.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with deadlines and court requirements.
• Collaborate with paralegals, support staff, and other attorneys.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation attorney with over five years of experience in Scottsdale, Arizona. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation, with additional experience in bankruptcy being advantageous. They should be proactive, organized, and possess excellent writing and communication skills, with a preference for those who have completed a clerkship in federal or state appellate court.

Duties

• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including case strategy and risk assessment.
• Oversee discovery processes, including document review, interrogatories, and depositions.
• Advise clients on legal rights, obligations, and potential outcomes.
• Negotiate settlements when appropriate.
• Prepare witnesses and clients for trial.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with deadlines and court requirements.
• Collaborate with paralegals, support staff, and other attorneys.

Requirements

• Active member in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.
• Minimum 5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to the Arizona State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• Retirement plan with ROTH feature.
• Paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Discretionary annual bonus and monthly bonus incentives.