Insurance Defense Associate Attorney – Growth & Mentorship

Jonus Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Jonus Group is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its insurance defense litigation practice. This role will manage a diverse caseload from intake through resolution, working directly with carrier clients while maintaining high standards of client service, case management, and litigation performance.

The ideal candidate will have JD, active bar, 3+ years in civil litigation focusing on insurance defense, and experience handling trials, depositions, and mediations.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license is required.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience focused on insurance defense.
• Experience handling trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Experience with carrier clients and adherence to carrier guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of insurance defense matters across various claim types.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert and key witness depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Communicate with carrier clients regarding strategy, status, budgets, and developments.
• Coordinate and manage expert witnesses and ensure timely invoicing.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff for efficient case management.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members as appropriate.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation advocacy

Communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Jonus Group is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its insurance defense litigation practice. This role will manage a diverse caseload from intake through resolution, working directly with carrier clients while maintaining high standards of client service, case management, and litigation performance.

The ideal candidate will have JD, active bar, 3+ years in civil litigation focusing on insurance defense, and experience handling trials, depositions, and mediations.