Overview
Associate Attorney Jobs in Phoenix, AZ at Platt & Westby, P.C.
Job Summary
Platt & Westby is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our growing legal team. This position gives you the opportunity to expand on your foundation in a varied practice across civil litigation, family law, and probate matters. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of legal experience and is motivated and eager to acquire extensive courtroom experience, handle client relationships, and advance professionally within a collaborative and established law firm.
Duties:
- Represent clients in civil, family law, and probate matters.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and engagement.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and other legal documents.
- Attend court hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, and settlement conferences.
- Handle the preparation, organization, and management of contracts, sales agreements, and all related documentation.
- Proactively manage caseloads while maintaining high standards of client service and responsiveness.
- Communicate efficiently with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third parties.
- Aide with case strategy and litigation preparation.
- Review and extensively analyze legal documents, contracts, financial records, evidence findings and more.
- Organize and maintain accurate case files, billing records, and time entries.
- Keep updated on legal developments affecting the firm’s practice areas.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a legal team.
- Professional demeanor and commitment to ethical legal practice.
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- License to practice law in Arizona and in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of legal experience.
- Experience in civil litigation, family law, probate, or a combination of these practice areas.
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
Preferred:
- Courtroom, hearing, mediation, or deposition experience.
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Associate Attorney
Company: Platt & Westby, P.C.
Location: Phoenix, AZ
