Experienced Litigation Attorney
Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. - Phoenix, AZ
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Are you willing to work hard on big cases - fighting for justice to make the law work for everyone, not just the powerful elites? Are you a great legal writer? Truly great, or good enough and believe you can be the best and are willing to work as hard as it takes? We hire people who want to be future partners, not replacement billable units.You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced *Civil Litigation Attorney* interested in working on exciting and complex *Personal Injury* and *Medical Malpractice* cases. The ideal candidate will have *at least 7 years *of progressive litigation experience that includes preparing motions, briefing, taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, and trial or arbitration experience. Requirements of the position include:* Active license to practice law in the State of Arizona.* Progressive civil litigation experience in the practice areas of plaintiff personal injury or medical malpractice, including familiarity and application of state and federal rules of civil procedure, rules of evidence and attorney rules of ethical conduct.* Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce thoughtful and persuasive legal documents.* Comfortable managing a full litigation caseload, working collaboratively, and delivering high-quality service to clients.* Strong courtroom and advocacy experience with confidence in representing clients in various legal settings (deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial).* First chair trial or arbitration experience with knowledge of trial and hearing procedures.* Collaborate with other attorneys and legal staff in developing case management strategies for complex legal issues while ensuring comprehensive client services.This is a full-time and permanent position. We offer access to health, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability, term life with AD&D, short-term disability, dependent care/medical FSA, medical HSA, additional group accident, critical illness, and hospitalization coverage, voluntary individual and family term life with AD&D, 401(k) retirement, paid leave; and opportunity for annual discretionary year-end bonus and firm contribution to 401k._We are an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to any protected status, including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We make every effort to ensure that our recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions._Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person
Created: 2025-11-09