Insurance Defense and Coverage Attorney (to 250k+ OTE - Remote / AZ ONLY)

Incendia Partners; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a skilled Insurance Defense and Coverage Attorney. This role offers a supportive environment for new associates, focusing on mentorship and independence. The ideal candidate will handle third-party tort cases, including automobile and trucking accidents, while benefiting from a competitive salary structure and a generous bonus system. With over 25 years in the legal community, this firm values its attorneys' practice over client acquisition, making it an ideal place for those dedicated to law. Join a team that celebrates diversity and offers significant growth opportunities.

Benefits

401(k) with profit-sharing

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited PTO

Qualifications

• Experience with insurance policies and coverage litigation.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance defense and coverage cases with a focus on tort law.
• Attend court and in-person meetings 1 to 3 times per month.

Skills

Insurance Policy Review

Coverage Litigation

Third-Party Tort Cases

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Insurance Defense and Coverage Attorney - While predominantly remote work is allowed, candidates must reside in Arizona to attend court and in-person meetings approximately 1 to 3 times per month. Fresh JD grads should expect to be in the office more often until up to speed.

Position Overview

An established, highly respected law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking skilled attorneys specializing in insurance defense and coverage to join its growing team. This role offers a supportive environment with mentorship for new associates, fostering independence and initiative. The ideal candidate for the insurance defense role should bring experience handling third-party tort cases. This may include managing claims involving automobile and trucking accidents, dram shop liability, products liability, premises liability, construction defects, and defending governmental or municipal entities.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive salary, determined based on experience and qualifications
• Minimum annual billable hours requirement: 1,850 – bonus tied to hours / collections
• Bonus eligibility linked to both hours billed and collections
• Associate level base salary, $110,000 - $130,000 base salary (0-5 years): estimated $15,000+ bonus, with potential for higher payouts
• Member level base salary, $130,000 - $150,000 base salary (5-7 years): estimated bonus potential of $60,000 to $90,000
• Senior level base salary $150,000+ (8+ years): Bonus aligned with base salary (estimate double for on target earnings / total compensation)
• Senior attorneys with equity status: Additional performance-based incentives

Other benefits include 401(k) with profit-sharing, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and unlimited PTO.

Firm Highlights

• Celebrated 25 years of service with a strong reputation in the legal community
• Leadership includes a female board chair and multiple female board members
• 42 attorneys and expanding rapidly
• Recent addition of a prominent bankruptcy equity partner (Super Lawyers Top 50 Arizona)
• Business development is not a requirement for this role, ideal for attorneys focused on practicing law rather than client acquisition

Position Requirements

• Experience with reviewing and interpreting insurance policies, including personal lines, commercial general liability, and specialty lines
• Familiarity with coverage litigation, bad faith disputes, and related legal matters
• Experience handling third-party tort cases, including automobile and trucking accidents, dram shop liability, products liability, premises liability, construction defects, and defending governmental or municipal entities

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Graduated within the top 20% of law school
• Participation in law review and/or moot court
• At least one year of civil litigation experience
• Active member of the Arizona State Bar
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail, deposition, and court experience
• Proficiency in legal research tools and office software like Westlaw, Microsoft Office