Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney (Arizona Licensed) —

Full Remote Location:

Fully remote for candidates based in Arizona Optional office access in Southern California Must be able to travel within Arizona for court appearances

Compensation:

$100,000 - $160,000 base salary (flexible based on experience and location) Discretionary annual bonus tied to individual performance Overview A well-established, mid-sized litigation practice is seeking an Arizona-licensed attorney to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of an active caseload, working on complex matters in a collaborative but highly autonomous environment. Responsibilities Manage a full caseload from early case evaluation through resolution or trial Handle depositions, motions, court appearances, and case strategy Work directly with clients and insurance carriers Maintain strong case management practices and meet billing expectations Collaborate with partners and support staff as needed Requirements Active Arizona Bar license (in good standing) 2-7 years of litigation experience Ability to independently manage cases from start to finish Comfortable meeting a billable target (approx. 1950 hours annually) Preferred Experience Construction-related litigation Insurance defense work Experience working with carrier guidelines and billing structures What You'll Work On Primarily litigation matters with a focus on construction-related disputes Some exposure to high-exposure injury or catastrophic cases Average caseload of approximately 10-15 active matters What Success Looks Like Independently managing cases within the first few months Meeting billable expectations and contributing to team productivity Maintaining strong communication with clients and stakeholders Onboarding Timeline First 30

Days:

Transition into active cases and learn internal processes 60

Days:

Begin independently handling litigation activity (motions, depositions, etc.) 90

Days:

Fully autonomous case management Work Environment & Culture Highly flexible, results-driven environment Remote-first approach (rare for litigation roles) Support from experienced partners and legal staff Collaborative but low-micromanagement structure Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with profit-sharing component Company-paid life and disability insurance Flexible PTO model for attorneys Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:

Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.