Senior Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)

Jonus Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonus Group in Phoenix, AZ seeks a highly experienced Senior Associate Attorney to join its insurance defense litigation practice. You will manage a diverse caseload from intake through resolution, working directly with carrier clients while maintaining high standards of client service, case management, and litigation performance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive civil litigation experience and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license required.
• 10+ years of civil litigation experience focused on insurance defense.
• Experience handling trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Experience with carrier clients and adhering to carrier litigation guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain compliant billing practices.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of insurance defense matters across various liability claims.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert and key witnesses.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Communicate with carrier clients on strategy, status, budgets, and developments.
• Comply with carrier litigation guidelines and billing protocols.
• Coordinate and manage expert witnesses and invoicing.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff for efficient case management.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Billing compliance

Legal research tools

Case management software

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Job description

Senior Associate Attorney

Job Summary

Seeking a very experienced Associate Attorney to join a growing insurance defense litigation practice. This role will manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters from intake through resolution, working directly with carrier clients while maintaining high standards of client service, case management, and litigation performance. The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex civil litigation matters and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of insurance defense matters, including general liability, auto liability, professional liability, premises liability, construction defect, and related claims.

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.

• Take and defend depositions, including expert and key witness depositions.

• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

• Communicate proactively with carrier clients regarding case strategy, status updates, budgets, and litigation developments.

• Comply with carrier litigation guidelines and billing protocols.

• Coordinate and manage expert witnesses, including obtaining approvals, monitoring budgets, and ensuring timely invoicing.

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure efficient case management.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced legal team members as appropriate.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

• Active bar license required.

• 10+ years of civil litigation experience, with a primary focus on insurance defense.

• Experience handling trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.

• Experience working with carrier clients and adhering to carrier litigation guidelines.

• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, compliant billing practices.

• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software.

Compensation Package

• Salary Range: $125,000 – $150,000+ annually, based on experience.

• Bonus opportunity based on performance and collections above annual billing expectations.

• Competitive benefits package, paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.

Disclaimer: Please note that this job description may not cover all duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role, and it is subject to modification at the employer's discretion.

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