Trial Attorney

Morgan & Morgan; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paralegal support

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced General Liability Litigation Attorney for its Phoenix office. The attorney will manage a heavy load from pre-litigation through trial, representing plaintiffs in slip-and-fall, security negligence, wrongful death, dog bite/animal attack, and other Arizona cases.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, AZ bar in good standing, 3+ years of PI/GL experience, and strong writing and oral advocacy skills to support a large case staff with a

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Active State Bar in good standing (AZ required).
• Minimum 3+ years of personal injury / general liability experience.
• Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and Litigation cases.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of both pre-litigation and litigation cases.
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law.
• Guiding plaintiff clients through the case process.
• Interaction with expert witnesses, including conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits.
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Litigation management

Plaintiff personal injury

Strong writing skills

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. / Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we act as their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations, or defective goods. Our over 6,000 employees are united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced General Liability Litigation Attorney to join its quickly growing practice of plaintiff’s personal injury lawyers and supporting case staff in our growing office in Phoenix. The attorney will handle a heavy and complex case load from pre‑litigation through trial, representing plaintiffs in slip and fall, security negligence, wrongful death, dog bite/animal attack, and other Arizona cases.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day handling of both pre‑litigation and litigation cases
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law
• Guiding plaintiff clients through the case process
• Interaction with expert witnesses, including conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor) from a fully accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar Association (AZ required)
• Minimum 3+ years of personal injury / general liability experience
• Ability to manage high volume of pre‑lit and litigation cases
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Self‑starter driven by long‑term career goals
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Benefits

For full‑time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. Each litigator will have a dedicated paralegal and a dedicated legal assistant as part of a large case staff that supports them.

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