Employment Attorney

Phoenix, AZOnsiteFull TimePosted 26 days ago

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Required skills

Arizona license
5 years legal experience
litigation
employment law
legal writing
legal research
analytical skills
client communication
case management
priorities management

Nice to have

employment law experience
representing employees
workplace justice
employee rights

Role summary

Seeking a Senior Employment Attorney in Phoenix to represent employees in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims. This role involves case evaluation, strategy development, legal research, drafting legal documents, participating in depositions and mediations, client interaction, and preparing for hearings and trials. The ideal candidate will have an active Arizona law license, a minimum of 5 years of legal experience (preferably in litigation or employment law), strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills, and excellent client communication abilities. This is an opportunity to establish and grow a practice within a nationally recognized law firm.

Job Summary
Are you a proactive, growth-oriented attorney with a passion for advocating on behalf of employees and protecting workplace rights? We are seeking a Senior Employment Attorney to join an expanding legal practice focused on representing employees in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower claims.

This is an exciting opportunity to help establish and grow a presence in the Phoenix market while building a long-term career within a nationally recognized and rapidly growing law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support case evaluations, legal strategy development, and legal research.
Draft and manage complaints, discovery requests, motions, briefs, and legal correspondence.
Participate in depositions, mediations, and settlement conferences.
Work directly with clients to understand their experiences, objectives, and legal concerns.
Assist in preparing cases for hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial.
Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and intake professionals.
Develop legal strategies aimed at achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
Perform additional duties that contribute to successful case management and client representation.

Qualifications

Required

Active license to practice law in Arizona.
Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, preferably in litigation or employment law.
Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal and client communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively.
Organized, adaptable, and committed to professional growth.

Preferred

Prior experience in employment law.
Experience representing employees in workplace-related disputes.
Passion for advancing workplace justice and protecting employee rights. #HireFinder

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