Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

2-9 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney for their Phoenix, AZ, office. The ideal candidate should possess 4-6 years of experience and meet the following qualifications:

Job Overview:

• Provide legal representation to clients in commercial litigation matters.
• Manage all phases of complex commercial litigation cases.

Duties:

• Conduct fact investigation.
• Perform legal research.
• Draft discovery documents.
• Prepare pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and clients.
• Appear in court for motions and pre-hearing proceedings.

Requirements:

• Prior law firm experience preferred.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Admission to the Arizona Bar.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients.
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Outstanding judgment.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies.

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