Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $130,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Details
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We are seeking a skilled attorney to join our team focusing on the defense of public entities. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience handling matters related to governmental liability, public entity defense, or general civil litigation. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex cases involving municipalities, school districts, and other public agencies across Arizona.
Responsibilities:
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Represent public entities and their employees in a wide range of matters, including civil rights claims, tort defense, premises liability, and employment-related disputes
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Handle cases from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
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Provide risk management guidance and counsel to public clients on pre-litigation matters and compliance issues
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Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and co-counsel throughout all stages of litigation
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Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings
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Stay current on developments in Arizona public entity law and related federal statutes
Qualifications:
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Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
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Active and good standing membership with the Arizona State Bar
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Minimum of three years of experience in civil litigation, preferably with a focus on public entity defense or governmental liability
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent research and writing skills
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Comfortable managing multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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Prior courtroom or deposition experience strongly preferred
A bit about us:
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We're a small Arizona civil defense firm that focuses heavily on civil rights violations brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
Why join us?
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Competitive comp
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Great hours
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Work place flexibility
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