Phoenix Hybrid Litigation Associate — Transportation & Mass Tort

Wilson Elser; Phoenix (AZ); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Meaningful work

Collaborative culture

Advancement opportunities

Hybrid flexibility

Comprehensive benefits

Corporate discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Wilson Elser is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney in our Phoenix, AZ office. The role focuses on handling defense litigation matters, drafting motions and discovery, and coordinating with nationwide teams on complex cases.

Ideal candidates will have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Arizona bar admission (Utah a plus), and 2+ years of defense litigation experience, including depositions and trial prep. This hybrid position offers flexibility and opportunities for growth.

Formación

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Arizona bar admission; Utah admission a plus.
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with trucking/transportation or mass torts.
• Able to draft discovery and pretrial motions.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary.
• Handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including case strategy development, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop litigation strategies, identify key issues, evaluate risk, and drive matters toward favorable outcomes.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing clear case assessments, litigation updates, and strategic recommendations.
• Work closely with attorneys across offices on complex matters involving general liability, premises liability, transportation, and insurance-related claims to coordinate nationwide handling.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit development, and coordination with experts.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff to ensure efficient case management for local and national clients.

Conocimientos

Defense litigation

Draft discovery/motions

Court appearances/depositions

Analytical skills

Written & oral communication

Technical skills

Trucking/transportation or mass torts

Arizona bar admission

Utah admission possible

Educación

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Arizona bar admission

Utah admission by reciprocal motion

Descripción del empleo

Wilson Elser is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney in our Phoenix, AZ office. The role focuses on handling defense litigation matters, drafting motions and discovery, and coordinating with nationwide teams on complex cases.

Ideal candidates will have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Arizona bar admission (Utah a plus), and 2+ years of defense litigation experience, including depositions and trial prep. This hybrid position offers flexibility and opportunities for growth.