Associate Attorney

Job Description

The law offices of Halk, Oetinger, and Brown are seeking an entry to mid-level associate attorney to join our growing team of professionals in our Tempe office. NO BILLABLE HOUR REQUIREMENTS. Our firm works in several different areas of practice including community association law, real estate, corporation law, contracts, bankruptcy, and more. This is a great opportunity to grow your legal skill set.

New graduates and entry-level attorney candidates are encouraged to apply. You will manage a caseload, draft motions, interact with clients, attend hearings, attend arguments and mediation hearings in court, and work cases to a final resolution under the supervision of a senior attorney.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting legal research to support case preparation.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence with attention to detail and clarity.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies and negotiate settlements with opposing parties.
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather information and provide updates on case progress.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with all legal procedures.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the civil rules, strong research and legal writing skills, the ability to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving, and be motivated to seek continued improvement of their legal abilities. Qualified candidates will be detail-oriented, highly motivated, able to think and act independently and with minimal supervision, and have strong communication skills to provide excellent service to clients.

• A Juris Doctorate;
• Licensed to practice law within the State of Arizona;
• In good standing with the State Bar of Arizona;
• No prior experience required;
• Ability to work independently and produce an accurate and high-quality work product.

Halk, Oetinger, and Brown offers a generous benefits package with a competitive salary based on experience and bonus pay options. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision and long-term disability insurance, covered at 100% by the firm;
• 401(k) and up to a 4% match by the firm;
• PTO, including sick, personal, vacation, and paid holidays;
• Monthly bonus potential;
• Mileage reimbursement for hearings; and
• Hybrid work environment with remote work opportunities.

Potential candidates must submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format, at least two professional references, a writing sample, and email them to  The subject line of your email must be your last name spelled backwards.

Halk, Oetinger, and Brown have over 40 years of combined experience. We've worked together for over a decade, along with our paralegals who have been with the firm for over a decade. We have a great group of professionals seeking a new member to grow with us.

Halk, Oetinger, and Brown is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Halk, Oetinger, and Brown is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

We look forward to hearing from you.