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Location: Phoenix, AZ (Remote) | Schedule: Full-time, remote | Compensation: $130,000-$150,000

Overview

A litigation firm serving clients across California, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico is seeking an Attorney to manage a diverse civil and business litigation caseload. The firm blends experienced litigators with technology-driven case management, and this role offers the chance to handle matters from pre-litigation through trial preparation in a collaborative, growth-oriented practice.

What you'll do

• Manage civil and business litigation matters, taking ownership of pre-litigation activity, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement discussions, and trial preparation.
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, motions, case management proceedings, and other litigation matters, virtually or in person as required.
• Conduct and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, manage exhibits, and coordinate deposition strategy and follow-up.
• Handle pre-litigation matters from intake and factual investigation through demand strategy, negotiations, pleadings, discovery planning, and trial preparation.
• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, settlement materials, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct thorough legal research and provide practical, well-reasoned legal analysis and recommendations.
• Review documents, evaluate evidence, identify case issues, prepare deposition outlines, and support litigation strategy from pre-suit through trial preparation.
• Maintain a strong understanding of applicable laws, rules, procedures, and court requirements relevant to active matters.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, vendors, and internal team members.
• Negotiate settlements and contribute to practical resolution strategies while maintaining readiness to advance matters toward trial when needed.
• Leverage legal technology, document management tools, and remote-work systems to support efficient case handling.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while maintaining strong ownership, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active licensure to practice law in California.
• Strong legal writing, drafting, document review, and legal research skills.
• 2-3 years of civil litigation experience, with civil and business litigation experience highly valued.
• Prior court appearance experience, including hearings, conferences, motions, or case management proceedings.
• Experience conducting and defending depositions, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and deposition follow-up.
• Experience handling pre-litigation matters through factual investigation, demand strategy, pleadings, discovery, settlement discussions, and preparation for trial.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency using technology for legal work, including document management and remote collaboration tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation and/or business litigation.
• Active licensure in New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Texas, or New Mexico.
• Experience managing civil or business litigation matters in a remote, technology-enabled litigation environment.
• Comfort working in a full-time remote environment with virtual court appearances and technology-enabled workflows.

Compensation and benefits

• Expected base salary range: $130,000-$150,000, depending on experience, licensure, litigation background, and overall fit.

Why this role

This is a full-time remote role offering opportunities for collaboration, professional growth, and continued development within a technology-forward litigation practice.