AZ Litigation Attorney

Johnson Mark PC

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About The Position

Johnson Mark PC is seeking an Arizona-licensed attorney to join its established litigation team as the primary in-state attorney for court appearances and trials. This hands-on role represents the firm’s clients at required in-person proceedings while helping manage and advance a high volume of Arizona litigation matters. The attorney will work with the existing litigation team to move cases through the litigation process toward resolution. Another attorney assists with Arizona matters and handles proceedings where virtual appearances are permitted, while this position provides dedicated in-state coverage for proceedings requiring personal appearance. The position offers an opportunity to develop and apply practical litigation and courtroom skills within a supportive legal operations environment. Established processes, technology, and support systems are available to help attorneys manage their caseloads. The firm welcomes attorneys at various career stages and values dependability, willingness to learn, comfort appearing in court, and readiness to contribute.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active Arizona law license and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
Reside in Arizona or be willing to relocate to Arizona before beginning employment.
Ability and willingness to regularly attend in-person hearings, trials, and other court proceedings throughout Arizona.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout Arizona as required by the court calendar.
Clear and effective verbal communication skills.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Professional and ethical judgment.
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
Willingness to learn and follow established processes.

Nice To Haves

Prior civil litigation or trial experience.
Experience appearing in Arizona courts.
Experience with motions, discovery, hearings, trials, or settlement negotiations.
Experience managing a litigation caseload.
Experience using legal case-management systems or other legal technology.
Experience in creditor-rights, collections, consumer-finance, or other high-volume litigation.
Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states, with associated costs covered by the firm.

Responsibilities

Serve as the firm’s primary in-state attorney for required in-person hearings, trials, and other court proceedings throughout Arizona.
Manage Arizona litigation matters and ensure cases, deadlines, hearings, trials, and required actions are handled timely and effectively.
Review cases, identify appropriate next steps, and work with the firm’s other Arizona attorney and legal support staff to move matters toward resolution.
Prepare for and attend in-person and remote Arizona court hearings, trials, and other proceedings.
Assist with pleadings, motions, discovery, legal research, trial preparation, and other litigation activities.
Communicate professionally and promptly with courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and internal teams.
Evaluate matters and assist with settlement negotiations and other resolution strategies within established guidelines.
Identify issues requiring additional attention or escalation and seek guidance when appropriate.
Follow established processes and workflows while collaborating with attorneys, legal support, and legal operations teams.
Travel throughout Arizona as reasonably necessary to provide required court coverage.