Associate Attorney – Defense Litigation | 100% Remote | Arizona
Location: Arizona (Remote – Must Reside in Arizona)
Experience: 2–4 Years
Bar Admission: Active Arizona Bar License Required | California Bar Admission a Plus
About the Role:
I’m recruiting for a nationally recognized litigation law firm seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its growing defense litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside accomplished trial attorneys, contribute to sophisticated litigation matters, and develop the skills needed to become a successful trial lawyer—all within a collaborative, remote-friendly environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Handle a variety of civil defense litigation matters involving complex legal and factual issues.
Participate in all phases of litigation, from initial case assessment through trial preparation and resolution.
Conduct legal research, draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
Assist with discovery planning, document review, case evaluation, and litigation strategy.
Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial.
Take and defend depositions, commensurate with experience.
Collaborate with senior attorneys, clients, experts, and litigation teams to develop effective case strategies.
Manage assigned matters independently while maintaining strong client relationships and high-quality legal work.
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school.
2+ years of relevant litigation experience, preferably in civil defense litigation.
Active Arizona Bar license required.
California Bar admission is a plus.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to assess complex legal issues and develop practical, strategic solutions.
Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.
Practice Areas:
Exposure to one or more of the following areas is beneficial:
Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
Construction Litigation & General Liability
Premises Liability & Product Liability
Professional Liability & Legal Malpractice
Tort Litigation
Toxic Tort & Environmental Litigation
Appellate Litigation
Employee Benefits & ERISA
Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 – $160,000. Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance