Associate Attorney, Insurance Defense

Orion Placement

Phoenix, Arizona

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Attorney, Case Management, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Insurance Regulations, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Persuasion Skills, Retirement Plan, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Phoenix, Arizona
POSTED
30+ days ago

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a well-established Arizona litigation team with a strong trial reputation and deep roots in the local legal community
  • Build real deposition and case-handling experience with mentorship from seasoned litigators
  • Handle sophisticated matters for respected clients across insurance, healthcare, business, and government
  • Get a hybrid schedule while still staying close to the action and the courtroom
  • Competitive compensation with clear upside as you grow your litigation skillset

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid). The most successful attorneys are in the office most days, roughly 75% of the time.Note: Must be actively licensed and in good standing with the Arizona State Bar. Relocation is only considered for candidates already licensed in Arizona.About Our Client Our client is a long-standing Arizona law firm with decades of success in complex litigation. They are known for strong advocacy, high standards, and a practical, client-first approach rooted in hard work and integrity.Job Description

  • Manage a caseload of insurance defense and related civil litigation matters from early strategy through resolution
  • Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and drive discovery plans
  • Draft motions, pleadings, and persuasive legal memoranda with strong research and writing
  • Partner with senior attorneys on case strategy, negotiation, and trial preparation
  • Communicate with clients clearly and professionally, keeping matters moving efficiently
  • Appear in court as needed and support mediations and settlement negotiations

Qualifications

  • JD from a reputable law school
  • Active Arizona Bar license in good standing
  • Deposition experience (taking and defending)
  • Strong legal research and writing skills
  • Experience in insurance defense or civil litigation preferred
  • Organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple matters

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • A team that values professionalism, integrity, and doing the work the right way
  • Strong mentorship and hands-on training from trial-focused attorneys
  • Interesting cases and meaningful responsibility without the chaos of a sweatshop environment
  • Hybrid flexibility with a culture that supports collaboration and development

JPC-674

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

UPDATE: Defense experience is needed.

Requirements: Must-haves: AZ bar licence. 1+ yr deposition experience (taking and defending).

  • Nice to haves: Comes from reputable law school, insurance defense exp, civil lit background.

  • Additional context: Relocation- [yes]. Packages - [yes]

Submissions Name / Robert / rts@bowwlaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Our client is a Phoenix-based litigation firm with a strong insurance defense practice and a real trial bench. This Associate Attorney will run civil litigation matters, take depositions, and produce strong research and writing. Hybrid is allowed, but best fits are in-office most days (about 75%).

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney, Insurance Defense – Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson, P.C.- JPC 674 - Source

**New Job Order Alert**

  • Client job title: Associate Attorney, Insurance Defense

  • Location: Phoenix, AZ

  • On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

  • Experience: 1

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  • # of hires needed: 1

  • Open or not to recruiters on TE: YES

  • Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Entry level, Phoenix, Insurance Defense tho

About the Company

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