Labor & Employment Counsel

A leading management‑side labor and employment law firm is seeking a highly skilled Employment Litigation Senior Associate or Of Counsel to join its Phoenix office. The ideal candidate will have minimum of 5+ years of litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in employment law.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings
• Draft, argue, and manage dispositive and non‑dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions
• Manage and analyze ESI and complex discovery matters
• Handle employment litigation matters independently while collaborating with colleagues on larger, multi‑office cases
• Provide strategic counsel to employers on litigation and pre‑litigation issues

Preferred Experience

• Significant experience in employment litigation, including claims involving discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, or wrongful termination
• Experience with restrictive covenants and/or trade secrets is a plus
• Candidates with strong general litigation backgrounds and a clear interest in developing an employment law practice will also be considered

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Active admission to the Arizona Bar (required)
• Excellent academic credentials
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision
• Self‑starter mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

The Opportunity

This role offers hands‑on litigation responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment matters within a collegial and entrepreneurial environment, supported by the resources of a national platform.