Phoenix Hybrid Litigation Defense Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Phoenix (AZ); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid Flexibility

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

Corporate discount programs

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Defense litigation

Court appearances

Depositions

Motions & briefs

Analytical skills

Written communication

Educación

JD from ABA accredited law school

Descripción del empleo

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