Product Liability Complex Litigation Associate Attorney 3 Years

Sonja Cotton & Associates; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonja Cotton & Associates seeks a Product Liability & Complex Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to join a growing national practice. The role offers hybrid work, opportunities to handle high-stakes cases, and significant client interaction on depositions, motions, and trials nationwide.

Ideal candidates possess outstanding legal writing, research skills, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, and pleadings
• Confidence taking and defending depositions
• Motion practice and courtroom experience
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Self-starter mentality with ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Take depositions, argue motions, and work on major trials across the country
• Draft persuasive motions, briefs, and pleadings for complex litigation matters
• Travel several days each month for depositions, hearings, and trial work in other jurisdictions

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research and writing

Motions, briefs, pleadings

Depositions

Motion practice

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independent and collaborative work

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Active Arizona Bar license

Strong academic credentials

Law Review or Law Journal experience (a plus)

Job description

Product Liability & Complex Litigation Associate Attorney (3+ Years) – Hybrid

Sonja Cotton & Associates is pleased to partner with one of our favorite national law firm clients in the search for an exceptional litigation attorney to join its growing Product Liability and Complex Litigation practice.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented attorney who thrives on sophisticated litigation, enjoys writing persuasive legal briefs, and wants to work alongside a highly respected team handling nationally significant cases.

If you are known for your legal writing skills and enjoy tackling challenging legal issues, we'd love to speak with you.

The Opportunity

Our client represents manufacturers, healthcare providers, and other leading companies in high-stakes litigation involving:

• Product Liability
• Complex Civil Litigation
• Class Actions
• Medical Malpractice
• Commercial Litigation

This practice offers meaningful responsibility, significant client interaction, and the opportunity to take depositions, argue motions, and work on major trials across the country.

The firm offers a flexible hybrid work environment, cutting‑edge technology for remote practice, outstanding mentoring, and a culture that genuinely values work‑life balance.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an attorney who possesses:

• 3‑5+ years of civil litigation experience
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills
• Experience drafting persuasive motions, briefs, and pleadings
• Confidence taking and defending depositions
• Motion practice and courtroom experience
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• A self‑starter mentality with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Experience defending manufacturers, healthcare providers, or corporate clients in product liability or other complex litigation matters is highly preferred.

Applicants should be willing to travel several days each month for depositions, hearings, and trial work in other jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing
• Strong academic credentials
• Law Review or Law Journal experience is a plus, but exceptional writing ability is the priority

Why This Firm?

• Market‑leading compensation that exceeds many competing firms
• Outstanding bonus potential
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Sophisticated national litigation practice
• Excellent support staff and advanced legal technology
• Collegial team culture
• Real commitment to work‑life balance
• Long‑term career growth with one of the country's premier litigation teams

Salary: $175,000–$275,000+ DOE plus substantial bonus potential.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sonja Cotton & Associates.