Associate Attorney - Arizona

Pay: $130,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated litigation practice handling high-impact, complex disputes for builders, developers, and businesses
• Work on challenging matters that sharpen your litigation, strategy, and client-facing skills
• Enjoy autonomy and trust with strong support from experienced trial lawyers
• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Long-term growth potential with a firm that values quality work and professional respect

Location

Remote-friendly role with a strong preference for attorneys based in the Phoenix, AZ metro area, allowing you to work remotely while staying connected locally.

Note

This role requires a licensed Arizona attorney with meaningful experience in construction defect litigation, real estate or business disputes, and complex civil litigation.

About Us

We are a business-focused litigation firm representing builders, developers, and businesses in complex civil matters from early risk assessment through resolution. Our attorneys are known for their expertise, diligence, and practical approach to achieving results while building trusted client relationships. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle complex civil litigation matters including construction defect, real estate, and business disputes
• Represent builders, developers, and business clients throughout all phases of litigation
• Draft and argue motions, conduct discovery, and manage case strategy
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams to drive cases forward
• Provide practical, business-minded legal advice aligned with client goals

Qualifications

• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of directly relevant litigation experience
• Background in construction defect litigation, real estate disputes, or business litigation
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Experience from law firm, in-house, or solo practice environments welcomed

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be trusted with meaningful responsibility, supported by experienced attorneys, and given the flexibility to do your best work. The culture values professionalism, collaboration, and results without unnecessary bureaucracy.

JPC-1411

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: must-have: active AZ bar license; 3+ years civil litigation experience (hard deal break); experience in construction defect, real estate disputes, or business litigation (hard deal break); must live in phoenix az metro (up to ~75 miles)

• required years as associate: 5-10
• additional context: relocation: not offered. packages: none
• salary bands (attorney role):
  • 3–4 years: $130k–$145k
  • 5–6 years: $145k–$165k
  • 7–8 years: $165k–$180k
  • 9+ years: $180k–$185k

submission email: Jessica -

jguzman@phlklaw.com

quick recruiter reference:

• business litigation firm with multi-state footprint
• role focuses on complex civil litigation including construction defect, real estate, and business disputes
• remote role but az attorney must reside in phoenix metro

recruiters submission:

• to submit, cancel – associate attorney – arizona – plante huguenin lebovic kahn llp – jpc 1411 – source

new job order alert:

• client job title: associate attorney – arizona
• location: phoenix, az
• on-site, hybrid, remote: remote (phoenix metro only)
• experience: 3+ years (hard deal break)
• good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: associate attorney, civil litigation attorney, construction defect attorney, real estate litigation attorney, business litigation attorney
• # of hires needed: 1