Phoenix Hybrid Litigation Defense Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Flexibility

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

Corporate discount programs

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Litigation Defense Attorney for our Phoenix, AZ office. The role covers the full spectrum of defense litigation from case strategy to trial preparation, with a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

The successful candidate will have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and Arizona admission, 2+ years in defense litigation, and strong written and oral communication skills. Experience with general liability, commercial, personal injury, or trucking matters is

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 with litigation involving general liability, commercial litigation, personal injury, or trucking/transportation.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions a must.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary.
• Handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• In collaboration with senior attorneys and clients, develop litigation strategies in identifying key issues, evaluating risk, and driving 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.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit development, and coordination with experts.
• Collaborate other attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff to ensure efficient case management.

Skills

Defense litigation

Court appearances

Depositions

Motions & briefs

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Litigation Defense Attorney for our Phoenix, AZ office. The role covers the full spectrum of defense litigation from case strategy to trial preparation, with a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

The successful candidate will have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and Arizona admission, 2+ years in defense litigation, and strong written and oral communication skills. Experience with general liability, commercial, personal injury, or trucking matters is