Insurance Defense Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-regarded civil and commercial litigation firm in the Greater Phoenix area is seeking a full-time Insurance Defense Attorney to join its team. This position is open to associate, of counsel, or non-equity partner level candidates, depending on experience, performance, and any existing book of business. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience with a strong focus on insurance defense, general liability, auto, construction defect, and governmental liability. The incoming attorney will assume an active caseload from a retiring attorney and contribute to new matters through all phases of litigation.

Location:

• Phoenix, Arizona

Duties:

• Manage insurance defense litigation cases from inception through trial or settlement

• Analyze case files and provide opinions on liability, damages, and litigation strategy

• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda and briefs

• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts

• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials

• Handle subrogation, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, and governmental liability matters

• Provide legal counsel to clients and insurance carriers

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience in insurance defense or related practice areas

• Experience with general liability, auto, construction defect, and governmental defense

• Prior trial and arbitration experience strongly preferred

• Strong analytical, research, and case management skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active and in good standing with the Arizona State Bar

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities

• Ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly and professionally

• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and conducting effective depositions

• Self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple deadlines

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Potential for hybrid or remote work flexibility after onboarding

• Professional development within a supportive litigation team

This Phoenix, Arizona law firm works with subrogation, premises liability, transportation liability, licensing & discipline, business and commercial litigation, product liability, administrative law, commercial & complex litigation, governmental liability, civil rights & discrimination, construction defect & claims, insurance defense & coverage, bad faith, and general civil & tort litigation.