Litigation Attorney (Hybrid)

Rai Fink Ebner; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Mental Health/Personal Days

Job summary

Rai Fink Ebner is seeking a dynamic attorney to join its new Phoenix insurance defense firm. The attorney will manage a full-time caseload, litigate civil matters, and coordinate with clients, carriers, and colleagues in a hybrid in-office/remote environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, proficiency with Clio for timekeeping, and solid research and writing skills, with familiarity in Westlaw. Arizona bar in good standing is required.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in civil litigation and insurance defense.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions and legal briefs.
• Familiarity with state court rules and local practices.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and litigate a full caseload in Phoenix, AZ.
• Bill time daily using Clio and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and file motions, pleadings, briefs, and other court documents with precision.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw to support strategies and compliance.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Legal research

Legal writing

Depositions

Education

Active AZ bar license

Tools

Clio

Westlaw

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic attorney to join a new Phoenix insurance defense firm. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for the legal field, litigation, and thinking outside the box.

Duties

• Manage and litigate a load of cases.
• Keep track of and bill time daily using Clio.
• Prepare and file legal motions, pleadings, briefs, and other court documents with precision and adherence to procedural laws.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw to support case strategies and ensure compliance with current statutes and regulations.
• Manage case files efficiently using Clio; track case progress and deadlines diligently.
• Communicate effectively with insurance carriers and provide timely status reports

Candidate will handle a full-time caseload based in Phoenix, AZ with a mix of in-office and work-from-home responsibilities. Day-to-day tasks include:

• Managing civil litigation files from inception through resolution
• Drafting pleadings and motions
• Conducting legal research
• Taking and defending depositions
• Appearing in courts for hearings and trials
• Negotiating settlements when appropriate
• Work closely with clients, claims professionals, and colleagues to provide timely updates, assess case exposure, and recommend litigation strategies.
• Participation in case conferences, maintaining accurate file documentation, and meeting deadlines are integral to this position.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, including civil litigation, insurance defense, and applicable procedural rules.
• Experience drafting and arguing Motions, with solid legal research and writing skills.
• Familiarity with Courts at the state level, including rules of evidence, procedure, and local practices.
• Proven ability to handle Trials, including case preparation, witness examination, and courtroom advocacy.
• Experience conducting Depositions of parties, experts, and fact witnesses, with effective questioning and evaluation skills.Active license to practice law in Arizona, in good standing.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities, with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with clients, colleagues, and court personnel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment, balancing office and remote work.
• Prior experience in general liability, construction defect, commercial litigation, or insurance defense is preferred, but not necessary.
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• 401k match (up To 4%)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (Employer-Paid for Employees)
• 5 Mental Health/Personal Days Off Per Year