Employment Attorney

Distro

Phoenix, AZ

On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward litigators with strong employment law backgrounds and a client-facing mindset, comfortable with managing multiple cases and collaborating directly with clients in Phoenix, Arizona.

Best fit for

Candidates with 5+ years in employment law or litigation and a track record of client advocacy
— “Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, preferably in litigation or employment law.”
Professionals who can balance case management with strategic legal development
— “Develop legal strategies aimed at achieving favorable outcomes for clients.”
Individuals who are adaptable and committed to professional growth in a rapidly expanding firm
— “Organized, adaptable, and committed to professional growth.”

Things to consider

The role demands a full-time, in-office commitment in Phoenix, Arizona.
— “This is an exciting opportunity to help establish and grow a presence in the Phoenix market.”
Prior experience in representing employees is a preferred but not required qualification.
— “Prior experience in employment law.”

How to stand out

Emphasize experience with drafting legal documents and managing complex employment cases.
— “Draft and manage complaints, discovery requests, motions, briefs, and legal correspondence.”
Demonstrate your capacity to handle multiple cases and maintain organization.
— “Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively.”
Showcase your ability to work directly with clients and understand their concerns.
— “Work directly with clients to understand their experiences, objectives, and legal concerns.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful case evaluations
favorable legal outcomes
client satisfaction

Typical background

litigationemployment law

Skills & requirements

Required

LitigationEmployment LawLegal ResearchLegal WritingCase ManagementClient CommunicationStrategic Planning

Preferred

Employment Law ExperienceRepresenting Employees In Workplace DisputesAdvocating For Workplace Justice

Stack & domain

LitigationEmployment LawLegal WritingLegal ResearchAnalytical SkillsInterpersonalClient CommunicationLegal

About the role

Original posting from Distro via Lever

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.
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Source: Distro careers (Lever)