Associate Attorney

Established (25+ Years) Litigation Firm Seeking Insurance Defense Attorney in Phoenix (Hybrid Flexibility)

An established litigation firm with over 25 years in practice is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney with 3-5+ years of civil litigation experience to join their growing team in Phoenix. This is a full-time role offering exposure to a wide range of matters including auto and trucking claims, bad faith, premises liability, construction defect, professional liability, and municipal defense. The position offer hybrid remote flexibility (3-4 days onsite).

Offer:

Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000+ depending on experience

Medical, LTD, and Life/AD&D insurance fully covered for employees

1850-1900 billables

Dental, vision, and pet insurance options available

401(k) with profit sharing

Supportive and collaborative work environment with strong mentorship

Qualifications:

3-5+ years of civil litigation experience in either public or private practice

Experience with auto and trucking claims, bad faith, premises liability, construction defect, professional liability, or municipal defense

Top 20% of law school class or law review/moot court experience preferred

Some deposition or courtroom experience preferred

Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and Westlaw

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues

Responsibilities:

Represent clients in a variety of insurance defense matters including auto, trucking, premises liability, bad faith, and professional liability

Draft motions, discovery, pleadings, and correspondence

Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda

Manage caseload independently with support from experienced partners

Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance representatives

Attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials as needed