What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate Attorney position at Build My Great Team® by Atticus®?
Join Our Compassionate Legal Team
Competitive Salary Starting at $100,000 with Comprehensive Benefits
Generous Signing Bonus: $10,000 Paid Over First 90 Days
$2,500 after 30 days : $2,500 after 60 days : $5,000 after 90 days
About Doug Newborn Law Firm, P.L.L.C.: At Doug Newborn Law Firm, we navigate clients through their most challenging times with patience and empathy. Specializing in probate, estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship, we provide our clients with a mix of personal attention and legal expertise. Recognized for fostering a supportive, family-oriented work environment, we understand the importance of balance and well-being in the high-stakes nature of our practice areas. As we expand, we're looking for a dedicated Litigation Associate to join our firm in Tucson, Arizona, and contribute to our tradition of success.
The Role: You will collaborate with a dynamic team of attorneys and paralegals aimed at winning every case for our clients. Under the guidance of a Managing Litigation Attorney, you will be equipped to meet all litigation deadlines and have access to a litigation paralegal. However, you are expected to draft your own substantive motions and manage discovery/disclosure documents, with the paralegal assisting but not fulfilling your responsibilities.
About You:
Apply Now to embark on a rewarding legal career where your skills will make a real difference in the lives of our clients. We will reach out to all candidates who meet our firms' requirements and culture.
Applications are accepted exclusively through this application process. Please, no agency submissions.
We look forward to discovering how you might fit into our team at Doug Newborn Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
Competitive Salary Starting at $100,000 with Comprehensive Benefits
Generous Signing Bonus: $10,000 Paid Over First 90 Days
$2,500 after 30 days : $2,500 after 60 days : $5,000 after 90 days
About Doug Newborn Law Firm, P.L.L.C.: At Doug Newborn Law Firm, we navigate clients through their most challenging times with patience and empathy. Specializing in probate, estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship, we provide our clients with a mix of personal attention and legal expertise. Recognized for fostering a supportive, family-oriented work environment, we understand the importance of balance and well-being in the high-stakes nature of our practice areas. As we expand, we're looking for a dedicated Litigation Associate to join our firm in Tucson, Arizona, and contribute to our tradition of success.
The Role: You will collaborate with a dynamic team of attorneys and paralegals aimed at winning every case for our clients. Under the guidance of a Managing Litigation Attorney, you will be equipped to meet all litigation deadlines and have access to a litigation paralegal. However, you are expected to draft your own substantive motions and manage discovery/disclosure documents, with the paralegal assisting but not fulfilling your responsibilities.
About You:
- Experienced or Aspiring Litigator: You hold an Arizona bar license and have experience—or are keen to gain experience—in Title 14 litigation, encompassing estate planning, probate/trusts, and guardianship/conservatorship
- Client Advocate: You excel in communication, ensuring clients are regularly updated and their concerns are addressed, reducing their stress during legal proceedings
- Detail-Oriented: Your attention to detail is matched by your ability to handle emergency legal situations and quickly adapt to changing litigation deadlines
- Tech-Savvy: You embrace legal technology to enhance efficiency and client service
- Long-Term Career Seeker: You're looking for a stable, long-term opportunity where you can grow and make a significant impact
- Manage entire lifecycle of case handling from drafting and reviewing pleadings to appearing at hearings
- Conduct thorough discovery and depositions to set up cases for success
- Maintain proactive and clear communication with clients from case start to finish
- Required: Licensed to practice in Arizona
- Desired: Experience in Title 14 litigation, comfortable with any type of probate litigation, and familiarity with estate planning
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to new technology
- Compensation & Bonus: Salary commensurate with experience but is expected to be $100,000 with benefits. $10,000 Signing Bonus to be paid at end of 30 ($2,500), 60 ($2,500), and 90 ($5,000) days
- Supportive Benefits: Health insurance stipend equivalent to $6,500/year, no billable hour minimum, and immediate accrual of paid time off, plus additional time off around major holidays
- Professional Growth: Reimbursement for CLE courses, paid bar dues, and malpractice insurance
Apply Now to embark on a rewarding legal career where your skills will make a real difference in the lives of our clients. We will reach out to all candidates who meet our firms' requirements and culture.
Applications are accepted exclusively through this application process. Please, no agency submissions.
We look forward to discovering how you might fit into our team at Doug Newborn Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
Salary : $6,500 - $100,000
