Insurance Defense Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join a remote team based in Arizona. This position will involve handling bodily injury, first-party, and bad faith cases. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting motions, conducting depositions, managing client reporting, and handling appearances with minimal supervision. The role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment while maintaining a strong focus on insurance defense matters.

Location:

• Scottsdale, AZ

Duties:

• Draft motions and conduct depositions, oral arguments, and hearings.
• Negotiate settlements and manage client reporting.
• Independently handle assignments with minimal supervision.
• Handle appearances in court as required.
• Manage a caseload focused on bodily injury and first-party/bad faith matters.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients in insurance defense matters.

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law in Arizona (additional state licensure is a plus).
• 3-10 years of experience in insurance defense law (preferred).
• Experience in bodily injury and first-party/bad faith insurance matters (required).
• Ability to handle complex cases with minimal supervision.
• Strong negotiation and litigation skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a significant caseload.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Arizona State Bar (required).
• Additional state bar licenses are a plus.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and settlement skills.
• High level of analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume caseload.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation, particularly in bodily injury and first-party/bad faith matters.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous bonus structure.
• Full benefits package, including:
  • 401(k)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
• Remote work environment.
• Supportive and collaborative work culture.

With offices and a network of experts across the country in various major metropolitan areas allow this mid-sized defense law firm to provide the highest level of legal services. This firm specializes in a wide range of business and insurance law. Using innovative technology and a client-centric approach has allowed the firm to become an industry leader. The firm consists of diverse and highly experienced attorneys who pride themselves on achieving the best possible outcomes for each and every client. Focusing on hiring and developing highly-talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, genders, and viewpoints helps the firm have better perspectives, better ideas, and more creative solutions. The firm fosters a supportive and collegiate working environment where everyone feels included, respected, and able to contribute fully. Besides the full benefits package, the firm offers a mentorship program, team building events, community service opportunities, and on-site training classes.