Litigation Attorney

About the job Litigation Attorney


Litigation Attorney

Scottsdale, AZ | Hybrid | Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with 3 or more years of civil litigation experience to join a dynamic and collaborative litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity to manage sophisticated matters spanning commercial litigation, business disputes, contract litigation, real estate litigation, and tort claims . The ideal candidate is a proactive, client-focused attorney with strong writing, advocacy, and case management skills who is comfortable handling all phases of litigation from initial strategy through trial or resolution. Bankruptcy litigation experience is a plus.


Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of civil litigation from case inception through resolution or trial.
• Represent clients in state and federal court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and hearings.
• Develop litigation strategy, assess legal risks, and provide practical legal advice to clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research platforms.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including document review, interrogatories, requests for production, depositions, and expert coordination.
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Negotiate settlements and alternative dispute resolutions when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate case files while ensuring compliance with court rules, scheduling orders, and litigation deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to deliver exceptional client service.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and strategic legal counsel.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience .
• Experience handling commercial litigation, contract disputes, business litigation, real estate litigation, tort matters, or similar civil litigation cases.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing multiple active litigation matters simultaneously.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bankruptcy litigation experience.
• Judicial clerkship experience, preferably with a federal court or state appellate court.
• Trial, arbitration, and mediation experience.
• Experience representing businesses, developers, financial institutions, or commercial clients.
• Strong business development skills and the ability to cultivate long-term client relationships.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys or legal support staff.