Overview
This role is for an experienced Arizona insurance defense attorney to join the firm’s Scottsdale team. The position offers opportunities for remote work (remote, hybrid, or onsite options are available) and combines meaningful case autonomy with mentorship and leadership support.
Responsibilities
- Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
- Handle matters with a high standard of excellence; refuse mediocrity and the standard or norm
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Work as part of a team with all levels of experience
- Provide routine communications with clients
- Cultivate relationships with current and prospective clients
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
Requirements
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in your state
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
- Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling insurance defense matters
- Experience with time management systems
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $135,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus: ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
- 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 firm) $100–$200/month
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona
Remote work opportunities are available.