Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Consilio Services; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; 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. Start ASAP with a duration of at least 6 months, full-time (40 hours/week) and compensation of $75/hour.

The role involves managing all aspects of civil litigation for insurance defense matters, taking and defending depositions, drafting discovery responses, and handling dispositive motions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience, with a focus on insurance defense matters.
• Active license to practice law in Arizona is required.
• Experience handling insurance coverage or tort claims is a plus.
• Dual licensure in Arizona and New Mexico is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the civil litigation lifecycle for insurance defense matters.
• Take and defend depositions; draft and respond to written discovery.
• Draft and argue dispositive and other motions, including summary judgment and motions in limine.
• Assist with case strategy, file review, and overall case management; support trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance defense

Arizona bar license

Dual licensure

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.