Associate Attorney – Insurance Coverage

Goodwin Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $195K

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an Associate Attorney for a respected Arizona law firm focusing on insurance coverage litigation. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience, strong writing skills, and a passion for legal advocacy in a supportive environment.

The role offers a competitive salary up to $195K, comprehensive health coverage, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Arizona Bar admission required; additional admissions are a plus.
• 3 years of experience in discovery and law & motion.
• Experience in both state and federal court.
• Excellent academic credentials and work history.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and briefs for litigation cases.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery requests.
• Analyze insurance policies and provide coverage opinions to clients.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies.
• Review documents in preparation for litigation and attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required.
• Submit filings to the court and maintain organized case files.

Skills

Strong writing

Litigation experience

Legal advocacy

Education

Arizona Bar Admission

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis/Nexis

Job description

Join a respected law firm with a dynamic practice in insurance coverage litigation. This is an exciting opportunity for a bright, ambitious, and highly motivated attorney to grow their career in a supportive environment. We are seeking candidates with 3–5 years of experience who possess strong writing skills and a passion for legal advocacy.

Associate Attorney Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience up to $195K.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work culture.

Associate Attorney Requirements & Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Arizona; additional admissions are a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in discovery and law and motion.
• Experience in both state and federal court.
• Excellent academic credentials and work history.

Associate Attorney Preferred Background & Skills

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis for legal research.
• Experience with depositions, hearings, and mediations.

Associate Attorney Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and briefs for litigation cases.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery requests.
• Analyze insurance policies and provide coverage opinions to clients.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies.
• Review documents in preparation for litigation and attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required.
• Submit filings to the court and maintain organized case files.