Litigation Associate

Jobot; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Permanent Litigation Associate for a large nationwide defense firm with a hybrid work model. The role demands a JD and bar admission, with 1–3 years in litigation focusing on insurance defense.

You will draft litigation documents, advise clients on transactions and liabilities, and analyze outcomes using precedents. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and analytical skills, excellent organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience with a focus on insurance defense.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills across a wide range of legal documents.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities, with attention to detail.
• Licensed to practice law in the state and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court or before government agencies, presenting evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in civil litigation.
• Draft and review legal documents such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.
• Advise clients on business transactions, liability, and rights and obligations under the law.
• Analyze case outcomes using legal precedents and prepare strategic arguments.
• Develop case strategies and gather evidence through client and witness interviews.
• Specialize in insurance defense and provide coverage opinions.

Skills

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree

Bar admission in the state

Job description

Large nationwide full service defense firm! HYRBID

Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

One of the leading civil litigation and insurance coverage firms in the country.

Why join us:

• Full medical benefits (Firm pays for some)
• Hybrid schedule

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Permanent Litigation Associate to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of litigation processes, insurance defense, insurance coverage opinion, and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. This position is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to apply their legal expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Responsibilities

1. Representing clients in court or before government agencies, presenting evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in civil litigation.
2. Preparing and drafting legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.
3. Advising clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
4. Analyzing the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
5. Evaluating findings and developing strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
6. Gathering evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
7. Specializing in insurance defense and providing coverage opinions.

Qualifications

1. Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in litigation, with a particular focus on insurance defense.
3. Proficient in drafting and negotiating a wide range of legal documents.
4. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively and persuasively present information to clients and other key stakeholders.
5. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make sound decisions.
6. Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines.
7. Admitted to practice and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in the state.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex litigation matters, providing the right candidate with an opportunity to grow and excel in their career. If you are a hardworking, detail-oriented, and dedicated professional with a passion for law, we encourage you to apply.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization.

Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.