Insurance Defense Associate Attorney: Complex Litigation

The Jonus Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

The Jonus Group is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join a growing insurance defense litigation practice in Phoenix. You will manage a diverse caseload from intake through resolution, working directly with carrier clients and upholding high standards of client service, case management, and litigation performance.

The ideal candidate has 1–6 years of civil litigation experience focused on insurance defense and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must have J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license required.
• 1–6 years civil litigation experience focused on insurance defense.
• Experience with trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Experience with carrier clients and adherence to guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills.
• Billing accuracy and compliance.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of insurance defense matters across diverse claims.
• Conduct research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondences.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert and key witnesses.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Communicate with carrier clients on strategy, status, budgets, and developments.
• Ensure compliance with carrier guidelines and billing protocols.
• Coordinate expert witnesses and monitor budgets and invoicing.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff for efficient case management.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced team members.

Skills

Bar license

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Deposition experience

Billing compliance

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Case management software

Legal research tools

Job description

The Jonus Group is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join a growing insurance defense litigation practice in Phoenix. You will manage a diverse caseload from intake through resolution, working directly with carrier clients and upholding high standards of client service, case management, and litigation performance.

The ideal candidate has 1–6 years of civil litigation experience focused on insurance defense and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.