Associate - Trial & Defense
Core
Insurance defense trial and litigation associate managing a caseload of 25-30 matters, participating in trials, depositions, and appeals.
Role type
Associate attorney (litigation/insurance defense)
Builds
Legal arguments, pleadings, discovery materials, and trial strategies for insurance carriers and insureds.
Domain
Insurance law, commercial litigation, catastrophic injury, mass torts.
Required skills
Litigation experience, deposition taking, legal writing, oral argument, legal research, case strategy development, policy analysis, claims investigation.
Preferred skills
Arizona bar admission, excellent academic credentials, ability to manage multiple projects, problem-solving.
Technologies
Westlaw, Lexis, Nexis
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters; take depositions, attend hearings, and mediations; draft and submit pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs; monitor trials and evaluate records for appeal; conduct legal research; review documents for production; analyze insurance policies and claims; investigate claims and prepare strategies; report to clients and insureds; prepare for and participate in trials/mediations.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level (0-3 years experience)