Litigation Associate — Trial & Defense Practice

Remote People Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement planning

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Remote People Ltd. seeks an Associate with litigation and trial experience for a large, international law firm client in Arizona. You will analyze insurance policies, draft opinions, and support depositions, hearings, and mediations. Strong oral advocacy, research, and writing are essential.

You must be admitted to the Arizona Bar and have 3–6 years of relevant experience with excellent academics. The role requires strong prioritization and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Arizona Bar.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and issue-spotting skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions and recommendations for clients
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda
• Draft and review pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery, and other legal correspondence
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as needed

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Job description

Our client is a large, international law firm. They're looking for an Associate with litigation and trial experience who is proactive, organized, and brings strong oral advocacy, research, and writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions and recommendations for clients
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda
• Draft and review pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery, and other legal correspondence
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as needed

Requirements

• Admission to the Arizona Bar
• 3-6 years of relevant experience
• Excellent academic credentials
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and issue-spotting skills

Benefits

The firm offers a range of tailored benefits, including healthcare coverage, retirement planning, and wellbeing initiatives.