Associate Attorney – General Liability & Insurance Defense

Protouch Staffing; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

CLE

Bar dues

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability and life

Team-building

Networking opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Protouch Staffing presents an opportunity for a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with a civil defense law firm client in Phoenix, AZ. Open to all experience levels, including recent law graduates and seasoned litigators capable of handling auto, general, and premises liability matters.

Ideal candidates will have JD, Arizona Bar admission, strong research and writing skills, and trial exposure (first or second chair).

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.
• Experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or related practice areas.
• Familiarity with auto liability, general liability, and premises liability matters is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and work collaboratively.
• Trial experience is preferred, including first-chair or second-chair participation.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and hearings.
• Develop litigation strategies and evaluate liability, damages, and case exposure.
• Negotiate settlements and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues while independently managing assigned caseloads.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Case management

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client, an established civil defense law firm with over 40 years of experience, is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing team. This opportunity is open to attorneys at all experience levels, from recent law school graduates to experienced litigators. The ideal candidate will have experience handling civil litigation matters, particularly auto liability, general liability, and premises liability defense. Attorneys with independent trial experience or second-chair trial experience are highly desirable, although candidates with a strong foundation in civil litigation and an interest in developing their trial skills are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and hearings.
• Develop litigation strategies and evaluate liability, damages, and case exposure.
• Negotiate settlements and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues while independently managing assigned caseloads.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.
• Experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or related practice areas.
• Familiarity with auto liability, general liability, and premises liability matters is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and work collaboratively.
• Trial experience is preferred, including first-chair or second-chair participation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• CLE
• Bar dues
• Multiple team-building opportunities
• Multiple networking opportunities
• Comprehensive employee benefits package including: 401(k); Employer-paid health insurance; Dental and vision insurance; Long-term disability and life insurance
• Collaborative office culture