Job Description
Insurance Defense and Coverage Attorney - While predominantly remote work is allowed , candidates must reside in Arizona to attend court and in-person meetings approximately 1 to 3 times per month. Fresh JD grads should expect to be in the office more often until up to speed. Position Overview An established, highly respected law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking skilled attorneys specializing in insurance defense and coverage to join its growing team. This role offers a supportive environment with mentorship for new associates, fostering independence and initiative.
The ideal candidate for the insurance defense role should bring experience handling third-party tort cases. This may include managing claims involving automobile and trucking accidents, dram shop liability, products liability, premises liability, construction defects, and defending governmental or municipal entities. Compensation And Benefits - Competitive salary, determined based on experience and qualifications
- Minimum annual billable hours requirement: 1,850 – bonus tied to hours / collections
- Bonus eligibility linked to both hours billed and collections
- Associate level base salary, $110,000 - $130,000 base salary (0-5 years): estimated $15,000+ bonus, with potential for higher payouts
- Member level base salary, $130,000 - $150,000 base salary (5-7 years): estimated bonus potential of $60,000 to $90,000
- Senior level base salary $150,000+ (8+ years): Bonus aligned with base salary (estimate double for on target earnings / total compensation)
- Senior attorneys with equity status: Additional performance-based incentives
- 401(k) with profit-sharing
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Unlimited PTO (paid time off)
Firm Highlights - Celebrated 25 years of service with a strong reputation in the legal community
- Leadership includes a female board chair and multiple female board members
- 42 attorneys and expanding rapidly
- Work with recent addition of a prominent and well-respected bankruptcy equity partner (Super Lawyers Top 50 Arizona)
- Business development is not a requirement for this role, making it ideal for attorneys focused on practicing law rather than client acquisition
Position Requirements - The ideal candidate for the insurance coverage role should demonstrate experience with reviewing and interpreting insurance policies, including personal lines, commercial general liability, and specialty lines.
- Familiarity with coverage litigation, bad faith disputes, and related legal matters is highly valued.
- The ideal candidate for the insurance defense role should bring experience handling third-party tort cases. This may include managing claims involving automobile and trucking accidents, dram shop liability, products liability, premises liability, construction defects, and defending governmental or municipal entities.
Preferred Experience And Skills - Graduated within the top 20% of their law school class
- Participated in law review and/or moot court
- A minimum of one year of civil litigation practice in either a public or private setting
- Active member in good standing with the Arizona State Bar
- Strong research, writing, and analytical problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Prior experience conducting depositions or appearing in court
- Proficiency with legal research tools and office software, including Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
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