Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

An established civil litigation law firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney to join its growing team in Arizona. The ideal candidate will have 2-9 years of civil litigation experience, primarily in insurance defense, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload while maintaining strong relationships with insurance carrier clients.

The firm emphasizes high-quality legal work, efficient litigation management, attorney development, and performance-based compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full docket of insurance defense matters from intake through resolution.
• Handle general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, premises liability, construction defect, and related litigation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal correspondence.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert and key witness depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, with second-chair trial experience required at a minimum.
• Communicate with insurance carrier clients regarding case strategy, status updates, budgets, and litigation developments.
• Comply with carrier litigation guidelines, billing protocols, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with experts and manage approvals, budgets, and invoicing.
• Collaborate with paralegals and legal support staff while contributing to a productive team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Arizona bar license.
• 2-9 years of civil litigation experience, primarily in insurance defense.
• Prior trial or arbitration experience, including second-chair participation.
• Experience working with insurance carriers and following carrier litigation guidelines.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Consistent billing practices and attention to client reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with an insurance carrier, claims department, or carrier-panel defense firm.
• Established relationships within the Arizona insurance defense community.
• Familiarity with carrier billing systems and AI-assisted legal tools.

Compensation and Work Environment

The annual billing expectation is approximately 1,800 hours. Target compensation is $125,000-$145,000, with additional earning potential tied to individual production.

Remote work may be available, subject to court appearance and other in-person obligations.