Personal Injury Attorney

Personal Injury Attorney – Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona • Onsite

Industry: Legal Services

Job Category: Legal

Job Type: Direct Hire

Job Description

Position Title: Arizona Personal Injury Attorney

Salary Range: $100,000–$180,000 / DOE

We are seeking an Arizona-based Personal Injury Attorney who is licensed in both Arizona and California to manage a high-volume caseload involving pre-litigation and litigation matters. This attorney will oversee case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, court appearances, and trial preparation while maintaining consistent client communication. The ideal candidate is a strong legal writer and confident advocate who thrives under pressure, welcomes direct feedback, and takes complete ownership of their cases.

Personal Injury Attorney – Phoenix Responsibilities:

• Independently manage approximately 120–140 active personal injury cases
• Handle a caseload consisting of approximately 60–70% pre-litigation matters and 30–40% litigation matters
• Develop and execute case strategies from initial evaluation through settlement or trial
• Handle matters involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, dog bites, sexual assault, funeral home abuse, government claims and medical malpractice
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Manage written discovery and ensure all deadlines are met
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, settlement demands and settlement agreements
• Represent clients during virtual and in-person court appearances, mediations, depositions and arbitrations
• Prepare cases for trial, including organizing evidence, developing case themes and preparing witnesses
• Conduct regular settlement negotiations with opposing counsel and insurance representatives
• Maintain frequent, compassionate and transparent communication with clients
• Review work completed by paralegals, litigation assistants, demand writers and other support staff
• Collaborate with attorneys and support teams across the firm's Arizona and California offices
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines without compromising accuracy or work quality
• Maintain organized and accurate case files using the firm's case management systems

Personal Injury Attorney – Phoenix Requirements:

• Active and unrestricted Arizona Bar license
• Active and unrestricted California Bar license
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• At least one year of civil litigation experience
• Experience working in a high-volume legal practice
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage a substantial caseload
• Experience handling client communication, settlement negotiations and court appearances
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to review support staff work for accuracy
• Ability to work quickly under pressure while producing high-quality work
• Empathetic and responsive approach to working with injured clients
• Confidence accepting direct feedback, asking questions, and taking ownership of outcomes
• Ability to work onsite in Phoenix and attend initial onboarding in Irvine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Plaintiff-side personal injury experience
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Trial preparation or trial experience
• Experience collaborating with teams across multiple offices
• Plaintiff-side employment, workers' compensation, mass tort or elder abuse experience
• Familiarity with Filevine, Westlaw, LexisNexis and legal AI platforms

Benefits:

• Performance-based percentage on settled cases
• Monthly bonuses based on settlement revenue
• Origination and referral bonuses
• Medical coverage through Anthem PPO or Kaiser HMO
• Dental coverage through Principal
• Vision coverage through VSP
• 401(k) plan with a 3% safe harbor contribution after one year of employment
• 80 hours of accrued vacation
• 40 hours of accrued paid sick leave
• Paid federal holidays
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid bar dues and membership fees for relevant professional organizations
• Paid MCLE courses and approved continuing education opportunities
• Annual performance reviews and opportunities for salary growth

If you are licensed in both Arizona and California and ready to take ownership of meaningful personal injury cases in a fast-moving, high-performing environment, apply today!