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Title: Litigation Counsel
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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Litigation Attorney Job Description
Your Impact
We are looking for an experienced litigator to serve as in-house counsel to work on civil litigation matters, including intellectual property and products liability cases.
What You’ll Do
Location: Scottsdale, AZ preferred but open to remotely from United States Reports to: VP, Legal, Litigation- You will represent the Company as in-house counsel in Company involved claims, litigation, and administrative and regulatory proceedings.
- You will engage in large document case management, including ESI and forensic discovery, privilege review and privilege log preparation.
- You will develop, implement and execute proactive discovery strategies to obtain prompt claim resolution, respond to Company subpoenas, and take/defend depositions.
- You will research, draft and argue motions and participate in all manner of trial preparation, including jury research.
- You will acquire broad knowledge of the Company, its business and its products, and will provide advice on best practices and risk avoidance.
- You will Join Forces with our legal team to achieve Company objectives, maintain the highest ethical standards (Win Right!), and consistently produce top-notch work product.
What You Bring
- J.D. from an accredited institution with outstanding academic credentials
- Admission to a State Bar within the United States
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated litigation, discovery, and trial experience with a desire to perform every aspect of litigation
- Intellectual property litigation experience preferred and USPTO experience a plus
- Exposure to securities, antitrust, and class actions a plus
- Excellent writing, analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization/prioritization skills
- Advanced computer and technology skills, including Westlaw and Microsoft Office Suite; I-Manage and Relativity a plus
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a team and in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and multi-task
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work
Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building erse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.