Insurance Defense Trial & Litigation Associate

Insurance Defense Trial & Litigation Associate

Addison Group is partnering with our client to identify a junior-level Litigation Associate to join a growing insurance defense team in Phoenix. This role offers early courtroom exposure and the opportunity to work on high‑exposure cases from inception through trial and appeal. The position is ideal for attorneys seeking a trial‑oriented practice within a supportive and high‑performing environment.

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$120,000–$140,000 annually, plus discretionary bonus potential (up to 35% based on individual performance)

• Competitive bonus structure tied to billable hours and performance
• Flexible paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with employer Safe Harbor contribution
• Life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental accident and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance options

Our client is a nationally recognized litigation firm with a strong presence in complex insurance defense matters. The firm supports clients across a wide range of industries and is known for its collaborative culture, trial-focused practice, and commitment to developing junior attorneys through hands‑on litigation exposure.

As a junior Litigation Associate on the insurance defense team, you will manage and support a portfolio of approximately 25–30 active litigation matters, draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and legal briefs, and take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts. Your responsibilities will include attending hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings; assisting with trial preparation, including exhibit and witness coordination;

conducting legal research using platforms such as Westlaw or Lexis Nexis; analyzing discovery materials, deposition transcripts, and trial records; evaluating insurance policies and coverage-related issues; developing case strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys; communicating regularly with carrier representatives and insured clients; and monitoring trials to identify potential appellate issues.

• Manage and support a portfolio of approximately 25–30 active litigation matters
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and legal briefs
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit and witness coordination
• Conduct legal research using platforms such as Westlaw or Lexis Nexis
• Analyze discovery materials, deposition transcripts, and trial records
• Evaluate insurance policies and coverage-related issues
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys
• Communicate regularly with carrier representatives and insured clients
• Monitor trials and assist with identifying potential appellate issues

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Arizona Bar or ability to obtain admission
• 0–3 years of litigation experience required
• Prior deposition experience strongly preferred
• Exposure to insurance defense or related litigation areas such as bodily injury, catastrophic loss, commercial disputes, transportation/trucking, or coverage matters
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working on a trial-driven defense team
• Full-time schedule, typically 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Hybrid model with two days onsite per week
• Litigation department with a small, collaborative attorney team
• Position is open due to continued growth and increased case volume
• Target start date: ASAP (early January preferred)
• Early and meaningful trial exposure
• Mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
• Professional, team-oriented culture supportive of junior associates
• Clear path for skill development and advancement

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.