Litigation Attorney Role – Build Courtroom Skills in AZ in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This role at Johnson Mark PC is well-suited for early- to mid-career attorneys who want to build real courtroom experience quickly. The firm explicitly states it values dependability and willingness over a lengthy résumé — a genuine green flag for newer lawyers who struggle to find hands-on litigation opportunities.
Career development highlights:
- High courtroom exposure: serving as primary in-state counsel means frequent hearings and trials, which is rare for junior attorneys at larger firms.
- Broad skill-building: drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial prep across a high-volume caseload accelerates practical litigation mastery.
- Structured support: established processes and legal operations infrastructure reduce the steep learning curve common at smaller firms.
Compensation context: No salary is listed, which is a yellow flag. Arizona litigation attorneys in the 0–5 year experience range typically earn between $65,000–$110,000 annually; ask for clarity early in the process. High-volume consumer litigation (a likely practice area given the firm's profile) can trend toward the lower end of that range.
Culture signals: The emphasis on process, technology, and legal operations suggests a structured, efficiency-driven environment — closer to a legal services operation than a boutique firm. This suits attorneys who prefer clear systems over entrepreneurial autonomy.
Watch for: Caseload volume — "high volume" litigation can mean burnout if not well-managed. Ask about average caseloads per attorney during interviews.
Johnson Mark PC is seeking an Arizona-licensed attorney to join our established litigation team as our primary in-state attorney for court appearances and trials. This is a hands-on position focused on representing the firm's clients at required in-person proceedings while helping manage and advance a high volume of Arizona litigation matters.
You do not need to be a highly experienced litigator to succeed in this role. We have established processes, technology, and support systems designed to help attorneys manage their caseload and be successful. The ideal candidate is someone who is licensed, reliable, organized, willing to learn, comfortable appearing in court, and motivated to get cases across the finish line.
Position Summary
The Arizona Attorney will work with our existing litigation team to manage Arizona matters and move cases through the litigation process toward resolution. A primary responsibility of this position will be attending required in-person hearings, trials, and other court proceedings throughout Arizona. This position provides an opportunity for an attorney to develop and apply practical litigation and courtroom skills while working within a supportive legal operations environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the firm's primary in-state attorney for required in-person hearings, trials, and other court proceedings throughout Arizona. Travel throughout Arizona as reasonably necessary to provide required court coverage.
- Manage Arizona cases, ensuring hearings and required cases are handled timely and effectively.
- Review and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal research, trial preparation, and other litigation activities.
- Communicate professionally and promptly with courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and internal teams.
- Follow established processes and workflows while working collaboratively with attorneys, legal support, and legal operations teams.
Requirements
- Active Arizona law license and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
- Must reside in Arizona or be willing to relocate to Arizona before beginning employment.
- Ability and willingness to regularly attend in-person hearings, trials, and other court proceedings throughout Arizona.
We encourage attorneys at various stages of their careers to apply. We are more interested in finding someone who is dependable, willing to learn, willing to appear in court, and ready to contribute than someone who simply has the longest résumé.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
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