Senior Litigation Associate

An established and highly respected law firm in Scottsdale is seeking an experienced Litigator with 5+ years of civil litigation experience to join its growing practice. This role offers the opportunity to manage sophisticated matters across contract disputes, real estate litigation, tort claims, commercial litigation, and related business disputes.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and an exceptional writer who can independently manage cases from inception through resolution while delivering outstanding client service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team handling complex and meaningful legal work.

• Manage all phases of civil litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, hearings, trial preparation, and trial.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions and other substantive filings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive memoranda and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Develop litigation strategy in partnership with senior attorneys and clients.
• Manage client communications and provide strategic counsel throughout the lifecycle of a case.
• Handle case management responsibilities including deadlines, court filings, and procedural compliance.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and mediation.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and hearings.

• 5+ years of experience in civil litigation.
• Strong experience handling matters involving contract disputes, real estate litigation, tort claims, or commercial litigation.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Experience managing cases with increasing levels of independence.
• Strong oral advocacy and courtroom experience.

• Experience managing complex, multi-party litigation.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality client service.

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Sophisticated and diverse litigation matters.
• Opportunity for meaningful client interaction and case ownership.
• Strong reputation and stable, established practice.

If you are an experienced litigator seeking challenging work in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.