Litigation Associate - AZ

Jones, Skelton & Hochuli; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

In-house CLE

Clear path to partnership

Competitive base salary + bonuses

Job summary

Jones, Skelton & Hochuli in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a driven attorney to join its insurance defense and civil litigation team. Associates will try cases, arbitrate disputes, handle depositions, motions, and court appearances alongside partners from day one.

The firm emphasizes real courtroom experience, mentorship, structured new lawyer training, a transparent six-year path to partnership, and a competitive base salary with bonuses.

Qualifications

• Arizona Bar member in good standing.
• 0–6+ years in civil litigation and/or insurance defense.
• Experience with depositions, discovery, motions practice, and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil litigation and insurance defense matters.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy and case management.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Deposition experience

Motions practice

Court appearances

Education

Arizona Bar admission

Job description

Try cases. Arbitrate disputes. Build a career. Join one of Arizona’s leading insurance defense firms.

At JSH, associates don’t just support partners - they try cases and arbitrate disputes with them. If you want a litigation career where you’ll be asking questions in depositions (not taking notes and passing exhibits), arguing motions, and standing before a jury or arbitrator in your first few years, this is that opportunity.

We’re Arizona’s second-largest law firm and trusted by major carriers across the Southwest. Our Auto, General Liability, and Municipal / Employment practices are growing, and we’re looking for a driven attorney with civil litigation or insurance defense experience to join a team known for developing exceptional trial lawyers.

What sets JSH apart:

• Real courtroom and arbitration experience, not just document review
• Mentorship program + structured new lawyer training + in-house CLE
• Clear, transparent six-year path to partnership
• Transparent bonus structure on top of a competitive base salary
• A culture where you can spend your entire career and become a small business owner, with the freedom that comes with having your own book of business

What we’re looking for:

• Arizona Bar member in good standing
• 0-6+ years in civil litigation and/or insurance defense
• Experience with depositions, discovery, motions practice, and court appearances a plus
• Insurance defense background (auto, bad faith, construction, GL, med mal, PI, premises, product, professional, transportation, etc.) strongly preferred
• Someone who wants to win for clients and has the drive to prove it

The bottom line: Good pay, full benefits, and a firm that will invest in making you a trial attorney.

Jones, Skelton & Hochuli is an equal opportunity employer.