Insurance Defense Partner

Righi Fitch is an AV-rated insurance defense litigation firm with deep carrier relationships across Arizona and New Mexico. We have built our reputation on consistent excellence in defense work and on running a firm that actually supports the attorneys doing it. We pay for performance, and we invest in best-in-class technology and operational infrastructure that makes high performance possible. We are seeking a Partner-level attorney to take ownership of complex carrier matters, manage strategic carrier relationships, mentor associates, and contribute to the firm’s continued growth. We are looking for an attorney who can run their own book, be trusted by carrier clients at the executive level, and help us build the firm. They are comfortable being measured by output rather than hours‑in‑chair, and they know how to actually drive litigation. Responsibilities As a Partner at Righi Fitch, you will carry a full docket of insurance defense matters from intake through resolution. You will work directly with carrier clients, manage litigation guidelines and reporting requirements, and contribute to a team of attorneys who hold each other to high standards on billing, deadlines, and client service. This may include: End-to-end ownership of complex carrier defense matters — strategy, depositions, motions, mediation, trial Strategic management of one or more carrier client relationships at the senior or executive level Mentorship and supervision of associates and junior attorneys Business development — deepening existing carrier relationships and originating new ones Compliance with carrier litigation guidelines, billing protocols, and reporting requirements Contribution to firm operations, hiring, and continuous improvement Required Qualifications Active bar license in Arizona and/or New Mexico (or eligibility for prompt admission) 9+ years of civil litigation experience, primarily insurance defense Significant first‑chair trial or arbitration experience Demonstrable carrier or carrier‑panel defense background, ideally with senior‑level relationships Track record of consistent, compliant billing practices and clean realization Experience supervising and mentoring associates Comfort with productivity‑based compensation Preferred Qualifications Portable book of carrier business or established relationships likely to follow Existing relationships within the AZ/NM/UT/CO carrier community at the claims executive or in‑house counsel level Specific subject‑matter expertise (general liability, professional liability, complex coverage, construction defect, or similar) Experience contributing to firm operations or strategic initiatives Location We have a preference for attorneys based in Arizona or New Mexico. Remote work is possible, but there are increasing requirements of courts with respect to in‑person appearances. Compensation At our 1,800-hour annual billing expectation, the target range of compensation is $140,000‑175,000, but there is an opportunity to earn more for attorneys that wish to work more, as our compensation philosophy ties to each attorney’s production. Partners drive most of their upside through stretch hours, business development, and originations — there is no salary cap, and partners with strong books and clean realization significantly out‑earn the baseline. #J-18808-Ljbffr Righi Fitch Law Group