Senior Counsel, Trial Attorney

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join its growing civil litigation practice. This position is ideal for a highly skilled litigator with significant courtroom experience who is confident managing complex cases from inception through verdict. The ideal candidate has a proven record serving as first chair at trial and is looking for an opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation while playing a key role in the continued growth of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full civil litigation caseload from intake through trial and appeal, as necessary.
• Serve as first chair in jury and bench trials.
• Develop case strategy and oversee all phases of litigation.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions and other substantive pleadings.
• Conduct mediations, settlement conferences, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and support staff to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys when appropriate.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the AZ state bar.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated first-chair trial experience is required.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.

Preferred Experience

• Experience handling high-exposure or complex civil litigation matters.
• Proven record of successful trial outcomes.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity for hybrid work schedule.

Pay

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience. Performance-based bonus opportunities.