Attorney Partner

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 170.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Growth opportunities

Speaking and writing opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Bar expenses paid by Firm

HSA and FSA plans

Zusammenfassung

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Phoenix is seeking an Attorney Partner with experience in handling Professional Liability matters to join our growing office. The ideal candidate has 6–7 years of experience and is open to complex litigation across the firm. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor and be admitted to the Arizona Bar.

HOA defense experience is especially encouraged. The role emphasizes client service, confidentiality, teamwork, and leadership within the Professional Liability Practice

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active and in good standing to practice law in Arizona.
• 6–7 years of experience in professional liability/defense or related area.
• HOA defense experience encouraged.

Aufgaben

• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy for professional liability matters.
• Prepare and respond to discovery; take and defend depositions; draft motions and attend hearings.
• Explain legal options and potential outcomes to clients; maintain client relationships.
• Negotiate, research, and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Manage deadlines, supervise junior staff, and contribute to trial preparation.
• Work collaboratively with Firm clients and colleagues to achieve favorable results.

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

Arizona Bar admission

Jobbeschreibung

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with over 500 attorneys servicing clients in 40 offices and 22 states. We are seeking an Attorney Partner with experience in handling Professional Liability matters to join our growing Phoenix, Arizona office. The ideal candidate has at least 6-7 years’ experience. Candidates with Home Owner Association defense experience are especially encouraged to apply. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented. Actual base pay within the range will also be dependent on other factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law

FMG’s Professional Liability Practice Group has decades of experience and unparalleled trial expertise in defending professionals and their insurers in errors and omissions claims throughout the nation. Our team has represented literally thousands of individuals and tried hundreds of cases to successful verdicts. We also serve as national and coordinating counsel for a variety of carriers and corporations in their litigation throughout the country.

Responsibilities:

• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy
• Prepare and respond to discovery
• Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings
• Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.
• Build relationships with clients
• Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Arizona
• Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background.
• Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals
• Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.
• Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.
• Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals.
• Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented, organized and effective.
• Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus.

What we offer:

• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm.
• Speaking and writing opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Bar expenses paid by Firm.
• HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
• Company provided life insurance up to $150k.
• Company paid long-term disability coverage.
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives.
• Regular, firmwide socials and events.
• Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug‑free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.