What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney position at RemotePeople?
About the Company
We’re partnering with a well-regarded commercial litigation practice in Phoenix to identify their next Associate Attorney. This firm represents businesses across a wide range of complex commercial disputes and is looking for someone who can take real ownership of a docket from day one.
About the Role
The team handles commercial and business litigation from case inception through trial: contract disputes, business torts, real estate and construction disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, and complex multi-party matters in Arizona state and federal court. Associates here get direct client contact early, hands-on deposition and motion practice, and a clear path toward managing matters independently rather than staying buried in document review.
Responsibilities
- Manage matters from case inception through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
- Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and client-facing advisory memos
- Take and defend depositions
- Represent clients in Arizona state and federal court, including hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
- Manage discovery workflows, including e-discovery
- Conduct legal research and help shape litigation strategy alongside senior attorneys
- Build direct client relationships and take part in business development as your practice grows
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active Arizona bar license (or eligibility for admission)
- 3 years of commercial litigation experience at a law firm or in-house
- Demonstrated experience with one or more of: contract disputes, business torts, real estate or construction disputes, or shareholder matters
- Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing
- Deposition and court experience strongly preferred
- Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively with senior attorneys and clients
Required Skills
- Commercial litigation, all phases
- Legal research and writing
- Discovery and motion practice
- Client counseling and communication
- Case and workload management
Preferred Skills
- Class action or multi-party litigation experience
- Real estate or construction litigation experience
- Prior judicial clerkship
- Business development and client relationship building
Pay range and compensation package
Not specified.
Equal Opportunity Statement
This isn’t a firm looking to backfill a seat. They’re actively growing their litigation bench and want someone who’ll take on real responsibility fast, with a clear path toward direct client ownership and eventual business development. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued.