What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Litigation Attorney position at Bache Lynch Goldsmith & Mendoza PLLC?
Bache Lynch Goldsmith & Mendoza ("BLGM") is a trusted law firm in Tucson, dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation in personal injury and wrongful death cases. With decades of combined experience, the firm has successfully helped countless clients recover financially and emotionally following tragic accidents, securing millions of dollars in settlements, and in business litigation disputes. The experienced attorneys specialize in a wide range of cases, including auto accidents, work injuries, medical malpractice, and insurance claims, civil litigation among others.
Do you like being in court? If there is a problem, is your first inclination to solve it? Are you willing to pitch to help your colleagues without first asking what's in it for you? Do you care deeply about your clients? Are you a hard worker and an excellent writer? Are you fully comfortable working in a paperless environment? Is every email you write fit to become an exhibit in a court pleading? Do you enjoy working with other lawyers?
If the above sounds like you, we are seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney interested in working on exciting and complex Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of litigation experience that includes preparing and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and trial or arbitration experience. No book of business required, but we are open to considering cases applicants may wish to bring.
Requirements
• Active license to practice law in the State of Arizona and admission to Arizona District Court.
• Progressive civil litigation experience in the practice areas of plaintiff personal injury and/or commercial litigation, including familiarity with and application of state and federal rules of civil procedure, rules of evidence and attorney rules of ethical conduct.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce thoughtful and persuasive legal documents.
• Comfortable managing a full litigation caseload, working collaboratively, and delivering high-quality service to clients.
• Strong courtroom and advocacy experience with confidence in representing clients in various legal settings (deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial).
• First chair trial or arbitration experience with knowledge of trial and hearing procedures.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal staff in developing case management strategies for complex legal issues while ensuring comprehensive client services.
We offer:
Reasonable hours and salary comparable with other Tucson law firms
High tech upscale professional office environment
Paid CLE and Bar dues
Employee sponsored Health insurance plan after 3 months of employment
Retirement plan contributions after 1 year of employment
All Court Holidays paid and Two weeks of paid vacation