Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a dedicated and experienced Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team in Scottsdale, AZ. The ideal candidate will provide thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients throughout the legal collection process, maintaining integrity, and achieving results in a fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Provide thorough and practical legal assessments and advice to clients.
• Advocate for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process.
• Prepare and sign pleadings for all phases of litigation.
• Make court appearances throughout the litigation lifecycle, including first chairing any trials.
• Communicate effectively and responsively with firm clients, opposing counsel, opposing parties, and court staff.
• Implement strategies to collect on judgments obtained on behalf of clients, including garnishments, depositions, and repossession strategies.
• Provide guidance and training to administrative staff.
• Conduct legal research to make successful legal arguments and recommendations to firm clients.
• Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Document account/file activity in accordance with firm and client policies and procedures.
• Travel to various courts in the state and effectively handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle.
• Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to stay current on local, state, and federal law changes, court rules, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in Arizona.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate with other employees to utilize resources and knowledge to identify high-quality solutions.
• Superior time management skills and ability to manage priorities to meet business requirements and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Possesses leadership skills and the ability to motivate other employees to achieve results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across a broad spectrum of attorney and non-attorney recipients, including all levels within the organization and external.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Active Bar membership in Arizona

Skills:

• Strong analytical and legal research skills
• Superior writing and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload effectively
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to travel and handle court appearances throughout the state

Experience:

1-7 years of commercial litigation experience, preferably in creditors' rights and collections

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, 401(k), and Profit Sharing
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and Dues
• Professional Liability Insurance

This motivated law firm started in Minneapolis and over the years has expanded into Nebraska, Utah, Wisconsin and Arizona. As a firm with almost a decade of experience, they are extremely client focused. They ensure their services are top quality and they follow through with all requests. They specialize in compliance , retail and commercial creditors rights and commercial transactions & litigation. This firm puts all their effort into being successful as a firm and achieving success for their clients.