Litigation / Employment Associate Attorney

Ernst, Brown & Draper; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA option

Cell phone stipend

Laptop and equipment provided

Bonus for hours billed

Job summary

Ernst, Brown & Draper in Mesa, AZ seeks a skilled Employment Litigation Attorney to join our growing legal team. You will handle commercial and employment matters, including trials, hearings, and arbitrations, with lead responsibility on many tasks with partner oversight.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation experience (employment law preferred), strong research and drafting skills, discovery experience, and excellent oral advocacy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably with employment law experience.
• Strong research skills for complex legal information.
• Proficient in drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Experience in discovery requests and responses.
• Litigation in court with excellent oral advocacy.
• Excellent writing and persuasive legal documents.
• Familiarity with legal procedures and Westlaw.
• Strong negotiation and independent collaboration skills.
• Commitment to ethical practice and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support ongoing cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and contracts.
• Litigate cases in court and present arguments and evidence.
• Negotiate settlements and plea agreements with opposing counsel.
• Advise clients on legal matters and outcomes.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other court proceedings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop case strategies.
• Maintain accurate case files and documentation.
• Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations.
• Lead on many litigation tasks with partner oversight.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law experience

Legal research

Legal drafting

Discovery handling

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Integrity

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Ernst, Brown & Draper is hiring! We are growing and are looking for the right candidate to grow with us. We have a vision for our firm and practicing law and want someone who buys into that vision. We take pride in our work and enjoy tackling complicated issues and interesting facts.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Employment Litigation Attorney to join our legal team. As an Employment Litigation Attorney, you will be responsible for representing our clients in various legal proceedings, including trials, hearings, and arbitrations. Your primary focus will be on commercial litigation and employment litigation cases. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging legal environment.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support ongoing cases
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and contracts
• Litigate cases in court, presenting arguments and evidence on behalf of clients
• Negotiate settlements and plea agreements with opposing counsel
• Advise clients on legal matters and provide guidance on potential outcomes
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other court proceedings
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop case strategies and ensure effective representation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and documentation
• Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations that may impact ongoing cases
• Ability to take lead on majority of tasks associatd with litigation, with oversight as needed from managing partner.

Skills

• 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably with employment law experience.
• Strong research skills with the ability to gather and analyze complex legal information
• Proficient in legal drafting, including the preparation of pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Preparing and responding to discovery requests
• Experience in litigating cases in court with excellent oral advocacy skills
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to draft clear and persuasive legal documents
• Knowledge of legal administrative procedures and practices
• Familiarity with conducting thorough legal research using Westlaw
• Strong negotiation skills to effectively represent clients' interests
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Commitment to doing what is right, even when it is hard
• Friendly attitude to both members of the firm, especially with legal staff, and clients
• Problem solver who sees a new experience or question as an opportunity to grow and learn
• Consistent, reliable, and honest

Benefits, Compensation, and Work Life

We believe that the right people in the right spots doing the right kind of work is what can make Ernst, Brown & Draper continue to grow and become successful. Once we find the right candidate, we want to keep you and you grow with us.

The salary range for this position starts at $115,000, depending on your experience.

We offer health insurance, including an HSA option.

We have a 1,500 hour requirement, with an opportunity to earn a bonus for hours billed above the threshold. The bonus structure will be explained in detail in the offer letter to the right candidate and will allow you know exactly what you can earn (not a “black box” compensation system). In addition, we will pay a stipend for a cell phone and provide you with a firm laptop and necessary computer equipment.