Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Lawyers On Demand Limited; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 86,788 - 118,473; Full time

Job summary

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio Company, is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney for a long-term hybrid engagement in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves managing all phases of civil litigation in insurance defense matters, including depositions, discovery, and motions, with potential trial exposure.

Start ASAP for a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Compensation is $75/hour; Arizona license is required, with dual AZ/NM licensure highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience in insurance defense matters and coverage/tort claims.
• Ability to draft clear billing narratives and comply with carrier requirements.
• Strong legal research, writing, and case management skills.
• Active license to practice law in Arizona; dual licensing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the civil litigation lifecycle for insurance defense matters.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft, propound, and respond to written discovery.
• Draft and argue dispositive and other motions; support trial preparation.
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop defense strategies and case management.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance defense experience

Billing practices

Legal research

Writing abilities

Education

Arizona bar license

Dual AZ/NM licensure preferred

Job description

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio Company, is one of the largest and fastest growing global legal services businesses, and as a ‘new law’ pioneer, we continue to lead the market we’ve created. With a global team of over 600 attorneys and consultants working across our secondments, legal advisory services, and legal operations & tech solutions, we want you to be a part of our exciting journey!

Lawyers on Demand (LOD), a Consilio company, is assisting a fast-growing law firm in seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney to join its team on a long‑term hybrid engagement in Phoenix.

Role Details

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: At least 6 months, with potential for extension
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Location: Hybrid – Phoenix, AZ
• Compensation: $75/hour

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the civil litigation lifecycle for insurance defense matters
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft, propound, and respond to written discovery
• Draft and argue dispositive and other substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment and motions in limine
• Assist with case file review, litigation strategy, and overall case management
• Support attorneys with trial preparation and, for candidates with relevant experience or interest, potentially participate in trials
• Prepare accurate and compliant billing narratives consistent with insurance carrier requirements
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal teams to develop effective defense strategies and advance matters toward resolution

Candidate Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for experience in insurance defense litigation
• Experience handling matters involving insurance coverage and/or tort claims, including:
  • Slip‑and‑fall matters
  • Premises liability
  • Other general liability claims
• Experience managing litigation from discovery through dispositive motion practice and trial preparation
• Trial experience is not required, though candidates with trial experience or an interest in gaining courtroom experience may have opportunities to participate in trials
• Demonstrated understanding of insurance defense billing practices, including the ability to prepare clear and acceptable billing narratives
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case management skills
• Active license to practice law in Arizona, in good standing, is required
• Dual licensure in Arizona and New Mexico is highly preferred

LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.