Associate Attorney

gpac; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid schedule

Long-term advancement

Job summary

gpac is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney in Arizona with 1–3 years of litigation experience to join its growing team. The role offers a base salary of $115,000–$135,000 plus a bonus program and comprehensive benefits.

It features a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and a path toward long-term advancement. The ideal candidate will have a J.D., an active Arizona bar license, and experience in insurance defense or coverage work, with strong research, writing, and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the Arizona state bar.
• 1-3 years of litigation experience.
• Insurance defense or insurance coverage experience is preferred, but not required.
• Strong interest in insurance coverage work and coverage litigation.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Motivated to develop as a litigator and build a long-term career with the firm.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of insurance defense and coverage matters.
• Assist with insurance coverage assignments and coverage litigation.
• Work on professional liability and construction defect matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Participate in discovery, depositions, mediations, hearings, and other stages of litigation.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys while taking increasing responsibility for your matters.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and insurance professionals.
• Build a broad litigation skill set with opportunities for continued professional growth.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Our firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of litigation experience to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a strong litigation practice within a respected, multi-state law firm.

The ideal candidate will have some experience with insurance coverage or a strong interest in developing expertise in insurance coverage assignments and coverage litigation. Candidates with broader civil litigation or insurance defense experience are encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

• Handle a variety of insurance defense and coverage matters.
• Assist with insurance coverage assignments and coverage litigation.
• Work on professional liability and construction defect matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Participate in discovery, depositions, mediations, hearings, and other stages of litigation.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys while taking increasing responsibility for your matters.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and insurance professionals.
• Build a broad litigation skill set with opportunities for continued professional growth.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the Arizona state bar.
• 1-3 years of litigation experience.
• Insurance defense or insurance coverage experience is preferred, but not required.
• Strong interest in insurance coverage work and coverage litigation.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Motivated to develop as a litigator and build a long-term career with the firm.

Compensation & Benefits

• $115,000-$135,000 base salary
• Bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 1,800 annual billable hour expectation
• Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the office
• Opportunity for long-term advancement and partnership

Why This Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for a newer attorney who wants to develop into a well-rounded litigator without being lost in a massive firm environment. The firm has a genuinely collegial culture, meaningful opportunities for advancement, and a strong track record of promoting attorneys internally.

If you're a 1-3 year attorney with litigation experience and are interested in developing a career in insurance defense, insurance coverage, professional liability, and construction defect litigation, we'd like to hear from you. Reach out to [e-mail] with any questions.

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.