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Associate Attorney, Defense Litigation & Personal Injury

120K–160K
Onsite · Phoenix, Arizona
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

This Associate Attorney position at Graves & King LLP handles litigated personal injury claims for public entities, from pleadings through mediation. You will manage a caseload with support from a collaborative team, conducting depositions, discoveries, and motions. The role demands strong legal research and communication skills. Unlike larger firms, here you get direct client contact and court experience from day one.

What You'll Do9

  • 1Draft pleadings, including complaints, answers, and motions, for personal injury cases.
  • 2Conduct discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories and requests for production.
  • 3Take and defend depositions of parties and witnesses.
  • 4Prepare case evaluations and settlement analyses for mediation and negotiation.
  • 5Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and claims adjusters on case strategy.
  • 6Argue law and motion hearings and appear at court conferences.
  • 7Collaborate with senior attorneys on trial preparation and case strategy.
  • 8Manage a caseload with minimal supervision, meeting court deadlines.
  • 9Support public entity clients with specialized litigation needs.

Requirements6

  • 13+ years of defense-oriented litigation experience, preferably in personal injury.
  • 2Juris Doctor degree and active membership in the Arizona State Bar.
  • 3Proven ability in legal research and written advocacy.
  • 4Exceptional verbal communication skills for client and court interactions.
  • 5Experience with public entity clients is preferred.
  • 6Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to grow.

Salary Insight

$120 - $160k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPhoenix, Arizona

Required Skills

Legal ResearchWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationLitigationPleadingsDiscoveryDepositionsCase EvaluationClient CommunicationsLaw and MotionMediations
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