Partner Attorney - Commercial Litigation & Insurance Defense

Location: Arizona, California, New Jersey, or New York (Remote/Flexible) | Schedule: Full-time | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an experienced Dedicated Producer Attorney to join its growing Commercial Litigation & Insurance Defense Practice. This role suits a seasoned litigator with substantial experience handling complex commercial disputes, insurance defense matters, and high-exposure litigation, who can advise clients and insurance carriers through all phases of litigation.

What you'll do

• Manage commercial litigation and insurance defense matters through all stages of the litigation lifecycle
• Develop and implement litigation strategies designed to achieve efficient and favorable client outcomes
• Analyze claims, evaluate liability and damages exposure, and provide strategic recommendations to clients and insurers
• Draft and argue motions, prepare pleadings, oversee discovery, and manage all aspects of case development
• Conduct and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and coordinate expert engagements
• Represent clients at court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials
• Collaborate closely with insurance carriers, clients, experts, and co-counsel to ensure effective case management
• Maintain high standards of client service while managing multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Arizona, California, New Jersey, or New York, in good standing
• 5+ years of substantive experience in commercial litigation and insurance defense
• Extensive experience handling general liability, insurance defense, personal injury, and Labor Law matters
• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation matters from initial investigation through trial, settlement, or appeal
• Strong experience evaluating claims, developing case strategy, and advising clients and insurance carriers on risk and resolution options
• Significant deposition experience, including defending and taking witness, party, and expert depositions
• Proven ability to draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other complex litigation documents
• Comfortable managing complex matters independently while collaborating effectively with clients, carriers, and legal teams
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills with exceptional attention to detail

Preferred qualifications

• Trial experience preferred
• Prior experience with an Am Law 100/200 firm, Law360-ranked firm, respected regional firm, or sophisticated litigation boutique strongly preferred
• Portable business of $350,000 or greater preferred, but not required

Compensation and benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, practice strength, and business development contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, professional development resources, and additional employee wellness and support programs

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized litigation platform offering sophisticated work, entrepreneurial flexibility, and a collaborative culture, with the support of an experienced team to build and expand a successful practice.