Litigation Associate Attorney - Phoenix, AZ

Stinson LLP seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney to join our Phoenix office. Active license to practice in Arizona is required.

About the role

We prefer candidates with commercial litigation experience from a regional, national, or outstanding local law firm. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating insurance coverage disputes, as well as matters involving antitrust, consumer fraud, consumer protection statutes, and related regulatory issues. Exposure to complex class actions is helpful but not required.

Stinson has approximately 150 litigation attorneys (and over 500 total attorneys across the country) representing clients in state, federal, tribal and other courts and tribunals throughout the U.S. We also often resolve matters without litigation by conducting investigations, engaging in pre-suit negotiations and employing alternative dispute resolution procedures such as arbitration and mediation.

Responsibilities

• Significant responsibility for pleadings, motions, and briefing on complex matters
• Handle e-discovery and fact development
• Lead other team members in completing and implementing motion practice and discovery
• Tackle complex fact, legal, and logistical issues with foresight
• Address client challenges strategically and analytically, both legally and economically

Requirements

• Three to five years of litigation experience
• Ability to handle sophisticated litigation work at a national level
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills
• Strong academics
• Superior legal writing skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of maturity
• Willingness to learn and manage a challenging workload
• Commitment to client service

Qualifications

• Clerkship and court experience are a plus
• Proficiency in handling complex commercial litigation matters