Job Description

Senior Trial Attorney – Civil Litigation

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join its growing civil litigation practice. This position is ideal for a highly skilled litigator with significant courtroom experience who is confident managing complex cases from inception through verdict.

The ideal candidate has a proven record serving as first chair at trial and is looking for an opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation while playing a key role in the continued growth of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full civil litigation caseload from intake through trial and appeal, as necessary.
• Serve as first chair in jury and bench trials.
• Develop case strategy and oversee all phases of litigation.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions and other substantive pleadings.
• Conduct mediations, settlement conferences, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and support staff to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys when appropriate.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the AZ state bar.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated first-chair trial experience is required.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.

Preferred Experience

• Experience handling high-exposure or complex civil litigation matters.
• Proven record of successful trial outcomes.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Opportunity for hybrid work schedule

If you are an accomplished trial attorney seeking a platform where your courtroom experience will be valued and your advocacy will make an immediate impact, we encourage you to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.