Job description
Pay: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Work directly with an experienced Arizona litigator on high-exposure commercial vehicle defense cases
Primarily remote role with flexibility to use the Phoenix office as needed
Handle substantive litigation: depositions, motion practice, and trials not just paper pushing
Join a small, nimble firm where your results are visible and your input is valued
Solid compensation DOE with room to grow based on performance and experience
Location
Primarily remote role based in Arizona
Phoenix office available for in-person work, meetings, and collaboration as desired
Note
Must hold an active Arizona Bar license
Looking for 3+ years of insurance defense experience, with a strong preference for 5+ years
Must have direct experience handling depositions and at least some trial work in civil defense
About Our Client
Our client is a boutique Arizona law firm that handles civil defense matters with a focus on insurance defense
The firm is led by seasoned trial counsel with decades of experience in Arizona courts
Matters typically involve defending insureds and businesses in commercial vehicle and trucking-related claims, not simple blue car, red car personal auto cases
Clients value the firms conscientious, experienced, and dedicated approach to litigation and risk management
Job Description
Defend insureds, motor carriers, and businesses in commercial vehicle and trucking accident litigation
Manage a litigation caseload from assignment through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts
Draft pleadings, discovery responses, dispositive motions, trial briefs, and evaluation reports for insurers and corporate clients
Appear in Arizona state and, where applicable, federal courts for hearings, conferences, and trials
Evaluate case exposure and provide clear, timely reporting and recommendations to clients and carriers
Work collaboratively with firm leadership on case strategy, trial themes, and settlement posture
Maintain regular, professional communication with clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and the court
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active Arizona Bar license in good standing
3+ years of insurance defense experience required; 5+ years preferred
Strong background in automobile/commercial vehicle defense or general bodily injury defense litigation
Proven experience taking and defending depositions; trial experience or first/second chair trial involvement strongly preferred
Solid legal writing skills and comfort with motion practice and complex discovery
Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment while staying responsive and organized
Professional, solutions-focused communication style with insurers and corporate clients
Why Youll Love Working Here
Primarily remote structure with flexibility and trust in your ability to manage your caseload
Challenging, higher-exposure commercial vehicle defense work instead of routine low-value cases
Close collaboration with experienced trial counsel and the opportunity to sharpen your courtroom skills
Streamlined, small-firm environment without big-firm bureaucracy
Compensation commensurate with experience, with clear upside for strong litigators
JPC-500
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.