Litigation Associate Attorney

The role

Handle a litigation caseload from start to finish, including strategy, discovery, motions, mediation and trial preparation. Draft motions and briefs, take and defend depositions, and keep clients informed. Work with attorneys across offices on general liability, premises liability, transportation and insurance claims.

What you will do

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, mediation and trial preparation
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs and legal memoranda in state and federal courts
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses and experts
• Manage written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production and requests for admission
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Develop litigation strategies with senior attorneys and clients, evaluating risk and driving toward favorable outcomes
• Maintain regular client communication with case assessments, litigation updates and strategic recommendations
• Coordinate with attorneys across offices on complex nationwide matters
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit development and coordination with experts
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals and litigation support staff for efficient case management

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Arizona, or willingness to get admitted there by reciprocal motion
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience
• Experience with litigation involving trucking/transportation or mass torts
• Able to draft discovery and pretrial motions
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sophisticated technical skills

Nice to have

• Utah admission
• Handling court appearances, depositions and trial experience

Benefits

• Meaningful work alongside experienced attorneys and partners
• Collaborative culture with mentorship and professional development
• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• Corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

• Candidates must be admitted to practice in Arizona, or be willing to get admitted there by reciprocal motion
• The firm participates in E-Verify and verifies work authorization for all new hires

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide. It is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal's survey of the largest U.S. law firms.