Litigation Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is hiring a Litigation Associate Attorney for its Phoenix, Arizona office. The role involves handling litigation matters and applicable underlying regulations, with opportunities to work on challenging cases, advise clients, and litigate emerging legal issues alongside colleagues nationwide. This is a hybrid position. The associate will support litigation matters from inception through resolution, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation. The position involves representing clients in court and other dispute-resolution proceedings, communicating with clients about case assessments and strategy, and coordinating with attorneys and legal staff across offices on complex matters.

Requirements

JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admitted to practice in Arizona.
At least 2 years of defense litigation experience.
Experience with litigation involving trucking/transportation or mass torts.
Ability to draft discovery and pretrial motions.
Superior analytical skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Sophisticated technical skills.

Nice To Haves

Admission to practice in Utah, or willingness to obtain admission there by reciprocal motion.
Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trials.

Responsibilities

Support litigation caseloads from inception through resolution, including case strategy development, 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 drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute-resolution proceedings.
Work with senior attorneys and clients to develop litigation strategies, identify key issues, evaluate risk, and drive matters toward favorable outcomes.
Maintain regular client communication by providing case assessments, litigation updates, and strategic recommendations.
Coordinate with attorneys across offices on complex general liability, premises liability, transportation, and insurance-related claims.
Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit development, and coordination with experts.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff to manage cases efficiently for local and national clients.