Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

Associate Attorney – Personal Injury

*Confidential application process*

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Overview Seeking an Associate Attorney to handle plaintiff-side personal injury matters, including wrongful death, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice. This role will manage cases from pre-litigation through trial, handle court appearances and hearings, negotiate settlements, and provide strong client-focused representation.

The Opportunity

• Handle personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice.
• Manage cases from initial claims through litigation and trial.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and settlement conferences.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery, and legal briefs.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients throughout the legal process.
• Conduct client and witness interviews and maintain strong client communication.
• Work with paralegals, experts, and other team members on case strategy and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in probate/conservatorship matters when needed.
• Stay current on Arizona law, court procedures, and relevant case law.

Ideal Candidate

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.
• 3+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.
• Professional judgment, strong communication skills, and a client-focused approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.

What the Firm Offers

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney seeking to join a boutique firm that focuses on a smaller caseload of high-value, complex matters.

The firm offers comprehensive benefits, including fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance. Short- and long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Interested?

Please send your confidential resume to Tannen Reu at tannen.reu@gogpac.com or call/text 605-330-3015 to discuss this in more detail.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.