Overview
This position is for an Associate Attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona, with opportunities for remote work. An active Arizona Bar license is required.
The role supports sophisticated civil litigation matters, with a team-oriented environment that provides access to experienced litigators and litigation resources.
Responsibilities
- Develop compelling case strategies that drive results
- Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff across experience levels
- Maintain consistent, professional communication with clients
- Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys
- Contribute to case strategy and trial preparation as responsibility increases
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar license in the state of Arizona
- 1–8 years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation
- Ability to independently manage a full caseload, from discovery through trial
- Prior insurance defense experience preferred
- Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Self-motivated with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of substantive litigation experience
- Insurance defense experience
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range
- $90,000—$130,000 USD annually (base salary), depending on experience and qualifications
Bonus
- Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700–$1,700)
- 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
- Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the organization) $100–$200/month
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
- Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
- Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
- Defined pathway to partnership
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year
Location
Remote work opportunities are available for this position (flexibility is supported, while remaining connected to a collaborative Scottsdale team).