Position Title: Arizona Personal Injury Attorney
Salary Range: $100,000-$180,000 / DOE
We are seeking an Arizona-based Personal Injury Attorney who is licensed in both Arizona and California to manage a high-volume caseload involving pre-litigation and litigation matters. This attorney will oversee case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, court appearances, and trial preparation while maintaining consistent client communication. The ideal candidate is a strong legal writer and confident advocate who thrives under pressure, welcomes direct feedback, and takes complete ownership of their cases.
Personal Injury Attorney - Phoenix Responsibilities: - Independently manage approximately 120-140 active personal injury cases
- Handle a caseload consisting of approximately 60-70% pre-litigation matters and 30-40% litigation matters
- Develop and execute case strategies from initial evaluation through settlement or trial
- Handle matters involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, dog bites, sexual assault, funeral home abuse, government claims and medical malpractice
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Manage written discovery and ensure all deadlines are met
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, settlement demands and settlement agreements
- Represent clients during virtual and in-person court appearances, mediations, depositions and arbitrations
- Prepare cases for trial, including organizing evidence, developing case themes and preparing witnesses
- Conduct regular settlement negotiations with opposing counsel and insurance representatives
- Maintain frequent, compassionate and transparent communication with clients
- Review work completed by paralegals, litigation assistants, demand writers and other support staff
- Collaborate with attorneys and support teams across the firm's Arizona and California offices
- Manage competing priorities and deadlines without compromising accuracy or work quality
- Maintain organized and accurate case files using the firm's case management systems
Personal Injury Attorney - Phoenix Requirements: - Active and unrestricted Arizona Bar license
- Active and unrestricted California Bar license
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- At least one year of civil litigation experience
- Experience working in a high-volume legal practice
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to independently manage a substantial caseload
- Experience handling client communication, settlement negotiations and court appearances
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to review support staff work for accuracy
- Ability to work quickly under pressure while producing high-quality work
- Empathetic and responsive approach to working with injured clients
- Confidence accepting direct feedback, asking questions, and taking ownership of outcomes
- Ability to work onsite in Phoenix and attend initial onboarding in Irvine
Preferred Qualifications: - Plaintiff-side personal injury experience
- Experience taking and defending depositions
- Trial preparation or trial experience
- Experience collaborating with teams across multiple offices
- Plaintiff-side employment, workers' compensation, mass tort or elder abuse experience
- Familiarity with Filevine, Westlaw, LexisNexis and legal AI platforms
Benefits: - Performance-based percentage on settled cases
- Monthly bonuses based on settlement revenue
- Origination and referral bonuses
- Medical coverage through Anthem PPO or Kaiser HMO
- Dental coverage through Principal
- Vision coverage through VSP
- 401(k) plan with a 3% safe harbor contribution after one year of employment
- 80 hours of accrued vacation
- 40 hours of accrued paid sick leave
- Paid federal holidays
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Paid bar dues and membership fees for relevant professional organizations
- Paid MCLE courses and approved continuing education opportunities
- Annual performance reviews and opportunities for salary growth
If you are licensed in both Arizona and California and ready to take ownership of meaningful personal injury cases in a fast-moving, high-performing environment, apply today!
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