Job Description

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A respected law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Scottsdale team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with civil litigation experience who is interested in working on sophisticated insurance coverage matters, coverage analysis, opinion writing, and litigation.

The firm is open to attorneys coming from a variety of civil litigation backgrounds and does not require prior insurance coverage experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform insurance coverage analysis and legal research
• Draft coverage opinions, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Handle litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Develop case strategy and evaluate legal and factual issues
• Conduct discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings
• Communicate with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties
• Manage multiple matters while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active Arizona Bar license preferred/required
• Civil litigation experience required
• Experience in insurance defense, insurance coverage, or coverage analysis is a plus, but not required
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a legal team

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid work environment
• Scottsdale location
• Opportunity to develop expertise in insurance coverage and litigation
• Work involving sophisticated legal analysis and opinion writing
• Strong opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Candidates with a broad civil litigation background are encouraged to apply

Interested?

Please send your resume to Jessica Rehder at jessica.rehder@gogpac.com or call Jessica at 605-705-4855 for more information.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.