Associate Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Formulate persuasive case strategies that effectively cut through emotional arguments and achieve desired outcomes.

• Take charge of court appearances, depositions, motion practices, and trials independently.

• Oversee complex civil litigation cases related to general liability, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, premises liability, professional liability, bad faith, employment, and various other intricate matters.

• Manage discovery, depositions, motion practices, case strategies, client communications, mediation, expert work, and trial preparations.

• Independently handle a complete caseload from discovery to trial.

• Collaborate effectively with attorneys and support staff across all experience levels.

• Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients.

• Develop and strengthen relationships with both existing and prospective clients.

• Mentor and guide junior attorneys in their professional development.

• Engage with a collaborative team in Scottsdale, utilizing firmwide litigation support, training, technology, and resources.

• Implement the firm’s Trial Academy, APEX methodology, and Stopping Nuclear Verdicts® approach in active cases.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active bar license in the state of Arizona.

• 1–8 years of substantial litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation.

• A minimum of 3 years of substantive litigation experience as required for the Scottsdale team.

• Capability to independently manage a full caseload from discovery to trial.

• Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Self-motivated with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

• Prior experience in insurance defense is preferred.

• Ability to meet deadlines, manage discovery, produce high-quality written work, communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel, and advance assignments.

• Capacity to work independently, ask questions, and respond positively to feedback.

🏝️ Benefits

• Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each subsequent tier.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, and life insurance; plans available at no cost to employees.

• 401(k) program featuring a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 4-5%.

• Student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan for full-time attorneys after one year, with contributions of $100-$200/month.

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Employee Assistance Program provided through HealthAdvocate.

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and coverage for bar license renewal fees.

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clearly defined pathway to partnership.

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• Numerous social and off-site events held throughout the year.

• Flexible Work Model: options for remote, hybrid, or onsite work available.