Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney

Orionplacement; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Phoenix seeks a skilled commercial litigator to own high-stakes matters and collaborate with business owners on complex disputes. This hybrid role offers direct client exposure and meaningful courtroom work.

Active Arizona Bar license, 3+ years of commercial litigation, and hands-on trial experience are required. You will draft pleadings, supervise depositions, and shape case strategy while maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of directly relevant commercial litigation experience.
• Trial experience required.
• Strong legal research, writing, motion practice, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, hearings, and case preparation.
• Strong client communication and professional judgment.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment with regular Phoenix office and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and business litigation matters through key stages of the litigation lifecycle
• Develop case strategy with a practical understanding of each client's business objectives
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents
• Handle depositions, hearings, negotiations, and other contested proceedings
• Prepare cases for trial and actively participate in courtroom proceedings
• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written and oral arguments
• Communicate directly with clients and clearly explain complex legal issues and strategic options
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff while independently driving assigned matters forward

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Client communication

Case strategy

Collaborative work

Trial preparation

Education

Active Arizona Bar license

Job description

Pay: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of sophisticated commercial litigation matters with meaningful client and courtroom exposure
• Work directly with business owners and decision-makers on high-stakes disputes
• Put your trial experience to work in a role that extends well beyond routine discovery and research
• Join a business-focused legal team that values practical thinking, strong advocacy, and sound judgment
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with up to two remote days per week
• Build long-term career depth across commercial disputes, litigation strategy, negotiations, and trial work

Location: Phoenix, Arizona. Hybrid schedule with up to two remote days per week, while maintaining regular in-office collaboration and direct client contact.

Note: Candidates must have an active Arizona Bar license, 3+ years of commercial litigation experience, and hands-on trial experience. Trial experience is a firm requirement for consideration.

About Us

We are an established Phoenix business law practice focused on helping business owners and companies navigate complex legal matters with practical, business-minded counsel. Our attorneys combine strong legal advocacy with an understanding of the real-world commercial issues clients face. We value direct client relationships, thoughtful strategy, and attorneys who are ready to take meaningful ownership of their work. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage commercial and business litigation matters through key stages of the litigation lifecycle
• Develop case strategy with a practical understanding of each client's business objectives
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents
• Handle depositions, hearings, negotiations, and other contested proceedings
• Prepare cases for trial and actively participate in courtroom proceedings
• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written and oral arguments
• Communicate directly with clients and clearly explain complex legal issues and strategic options
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff while independently driving assigned matters forward

Qualifications

• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of directly relevant commercial litigation experience
• Trial experience required
• Strong legal research, writing, motion practice, and advocacy skills
• Experience with discovery, depositions, hearings, and case preparation
• Strong client communication and professional judgment
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment with regular Phoenix office and client interaction

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful responsibility and direct involvement in important business disputes
• Regular interaction with clients rather than being several layers removed from decision-making
• Opportunities to strengthen both litigation and trial skills
• Business-minded practice where practical solutions matter
• Hybrid flexibility without sacrificing collaboration or client relationships
• Environment suited to attorneys who enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and substantive legal work

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance