What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney position at Udall Shumway PLC?
Company Description Udall Shumway PLC is a full-service law firm founded in 1965, providing professional representation across a broad range of personal, family, business, and corporate matters. The firm is mid-sized, offering diverse legal services and specialized expertise while maintaining close, personalized relationships with clients. The firm focuses on quality legal services and uses its talents and resources to help clients pursue excellence and effective solutions, with client needs as a primary concern.
Role Description This is a full-time, Attorney role based in Mesa, AZ. The Litigation Attorney will manage all phases of civil litigation, including case evaluation, legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and developing case strategies. Day-to-day responsibilities include appearing in court, handling hearings and trials, conducting and defending depositions, and coordinating discovery. The role also involves regular client communication, collaboration with other attorneys and staff, and maintaining organized case files to ensure timely and effective representation.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in commercial litigation, employment law, or bankruptcy.
- Experience drafting and arguing motions, including dispositive and procedural motions.
- Experience handling hearings and managing deadlines.
- Proven ability to prepare for and conduct trials, including witness preparation and evidence presentation.
- Experience conducting depositions, including questioning witnesses and evaluating testimony.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Arizona, or eligibility for prompt admission.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and sound judgment.
- Effective client communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented environment.
Please email your resume and writing sample to cav@udallshumway.com. No staffing agencies or recruiting firms, and no phone calls please.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person