Overview
A national litigation firm specializing in insurance defense is seeking experienced senior attorneys to join their team. This role requires courtroom confidence, leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to handle high-exposure cases and contribute to the firm's continued nationwide growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop compelling case themes that surpass plaintiff arguments
- Maintain high standards, refusing to accept mediocrity
- Independently manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Collaborate effectively with team members of varying experience levels
- Communicate routinely with clients
- Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients
- Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced attorneys
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar license in the State of Arizona
- Minimum of 8 years of solid litigation experience, including litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation
- Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all aspects of discovery and trial
- Experience in insurance defense matters preferred
- Proficiency with time management systems
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience managing litigation teams and mentoring junior attorneys
- Strong courtroom presence and ethical leadership
- Strategic thinker capable of handling complex cases
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $135,000 to $190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with additional bonuses of $7,500 for each higher tier
- Comprehensive benefits coverage, including health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans with average employer contributions between $700 and $1,700 annually
- 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 3% contributed and 50% match on the next 4-5%
- Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan ($100-$200/month) available to full-time attorneys after one year
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- Employee Assistance Program
- In-house training and leadership development opportunities
- Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
- Flexible vacation policy
- Defined pathway to partnership
- Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events
- Flexible work model options: remote, hybrid, or onsite
Location
- Must hold an active bar license in the State of Arizona
Equal Opportunity
The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Additional Information
- No recruiters or agencies please
- This position supports remote work options