Senior Commercial Litigator - Hybrid, Trial-Focused Leader

Orion Placement; 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

Orion Placement in Phoenix, AZ seeks a seasoned commercial litigator to lead sophisticated matters with direct client and courtroom exposure. This role offers ownership of cases from strategy to trial and interaction with business owners and decision-makers.

Hybrid schedule with up to two remote days per week; candidates must have trial experience and Arizona Bar license. Join a business-minded team focused on practical advocacy and meaningful ownership of high-stakes disputes.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of directly relevant commercial litigation experience.
• Trial experience is 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 Phoenix office environment with regular 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

Trial experience

Litigation strategy

Legal research

Client communication

Education

Arizona Bar license

Job description

Orion Placement in Phoenix, AZ seeks a seasoned commercial litigator to lead sophisticated matters with direct client and courtroom exposure. This role offers ownership of cases from strategy to trial and interaction with business owners and decision-makers.

Hybrid schedule with up to two remote days per week; candidates must have trial experience and Arizona Bar license. Join a business-minded team focused on practical advocacy and meaningful ownership of high-stakes disputes.