Overview
This position is for an experienced Arizona insurance defense attorney to join the firm’s Scottsdale team. The role offers meaningful autonomy, mentorship and leadership support, and the opportunity to handle sophisticated, high-value litigation matters.
Remote work opportunities are available.
Responsibilities
- Develop persuasive case themes and litigation strategy.
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
- Manage full case handling responsibilities, including key phases of discovery and trial.
- Work collaboratively with attorneys at all experience levels.
- Conduct routine client communications.
- Cultivate relationships with current and future clients.
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA approved school.
- Must be licensed in your state.
- Active Arizona Bar license is required.
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation.
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred.
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to manage time effectively using time management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred.
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: 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: $60.
Additional benefits include:
- 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 the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
- Firm-wide charitable giving program.
- Numerous social and off-site events each year.
- Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available.
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona.
Notice
No recruiters/agencies.