Phoenix Hybrid Defense Litigation Attorney

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an associate to support a defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution. You will draft motions, handle discovery, depose witnesses, and collaborate on trial preparation with senior attorneys.

This hybrid role offers flexibility and opportunities to grow within a national firm. Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, admission to Arizona (California/Nevada a plus), and 2+ years of defense litigation experience in general

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Arizona; California or Nevada is a plus.
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience in general liability, commercial, personal injury, or trucking/transportation cases.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions is a must.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary.
• Handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support a defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy, discovery, motions, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage written discovery including interrogatories and requests for production.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and risk evaluation.
• Maintain client communications with case assessments and updates.
• Work with offices on complex matters across liability and insurance claims.
• Assist with trial preparation and exhibit development.

Skills

Claim drafting

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Litigation tools

Job description

Wilson Elser in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an associate to support a defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution. You will draft motions, handle discovery, depose witnesses, and collaborate on trial preparation with senior attorneys.

This hybrid role offers flexibility and opportunities to grow within a national firm. Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, admission to Arizona (California/Nevada a plus), and 2+ years of defense litigation experience in general