Senior Litigation Attorney - 3371686

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Associate/Lateral Partner

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85260

Salary/Payrate: $180K$215K DOE | Alternative Structure Available with Book of Business

Work Environment: Hybrid (at least 2 days in the office.)

Term: Fulltime

Bachelors degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: $500

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Senior Litigation Attorney (Insurance Defense)

About the Opportunity

A well-established and nationally respected litigation defense firm with offices across multiple states is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney for its Phoenix office. This key hire will work closely with senior partners and take full ownership of complex litigation mattersincluding trial strategy, first-chair responsibilities , and mentorship of junior associates.

Were looking for someone with a solid defense litigation background who can manage cases independently, guide a team, and communicate confidently with clients. While the ideal candidate has 10+ years of litigation experience , we are open to attorneys with fewer years who bring strong trial experience and a proven record of courtroom success . Candidates with a book of business will be considered for lateral partner-level arrangements .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of civil litigation and insurance defense matters from inception through trial
• Develop and execute litigation strategy, discovery, motions, and trial prep
• Serve as first-chair trial counsel when cases go to trial
• Mentor and direct junior associates
• Maintain strong client relationships and case accountability
• Receive file assignments from equity partners and run with them independently

Ideal Qualifications

• Licensed in Arizona (required); California bar is a strong plus
• 10+ years of litigation experience preferred; less may be considered if trial experience is strong
• Demonstrated experience with trial strategy and courtroom advocacy
• Ability to lead litigation teams and mentor junior attorneys
• Strong writing, research, organizational, and communication skills
• Self-directed, accountable, and able to manage high-level litigation work

Compensation & Perks

• Base Salary: $180,000 $215,000, DOE
• Bonus Structure:
• 1,800 billable hour requirement
• Bonus paid in March for all hours billed over 1,800
• Additional profit distribution paid at year-end
• Alternative compensation structures available for candidates with a portable book of business
• Hybrid work schedule (minimum 2 days/week in office)

Primary Practice Areas

• Insurance Defense
• Personal Injury
• Professional Liability
• Commercial and Civil Litigation
• Criminal Litigation