Job Description

Litigation Associate Attorney

A confidential Arizona law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its real estate, community association, and civil litigation practice. This position offers substantive case responsibility, direct client communication, and the opportunity to handle litigation matters from inception through resolution.

The role is focused on civil litigation, real estate litigation, community association law, HOA and condominium disputes, landlord-tenant litigation, assessment collection, covenant enforcement, and dispute resolution.

The attorney will manage litigation matters involving property-related and civil disputes. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, settlement materials, and related filings. The attorney will also conduct legal research, prepare practical legal analysis, develop litigation strategy with partners and clients, manage written discovery and document review, and participate in depositions, hearings, conferences, mediations, and court appearances as appropriate.

Trial experience is not required. The firm is focused on candidates with strong pretrial litigation experience, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, hearings, and case strategy.

Candidate Profile

The strongest target profile is a Litigation Associate Attorney with approximately 3 to 5 years of litigation experience. More senior attorneys may also be considered, particularly where they bring relevant real estate, civil litigation, community association, or business-development value.

Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience required
• Real estate litigation, community association law, HOA law, condominium law, landlord-tenant, or property-related litigation experience preferred
• Active Arizona Bar license strongly preferred
• Candidates licensed in another jurisdiction may be considered if they can obtain Arizona admission
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement-related documents
• Deposition, motion practice, discovery, and pretrial litigation experience preferred
• Strong client communication skills
• Professional, organized, practical, and collaborative approach

Compensation & Work Environment

Compensation is expected to be approximately $120,000 to $160,000 annually, with flexibility for stronger or more experienced candidates. The position is full-time and primarily in-office in Tucson, Arizona, with potential hybrid flexibility once the attorney is established.

The annual billable expectation is approximately 1,400 hours. Occasional HOA or community association-related meetings may be required.

Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match, and anticipated dental and vision benefits following the firm’s eligibility waiting period.

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000

Reference: 148686

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