(Remote AZ) - Insurance Defense Attorney - Trucking

Pay: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity - Work directly with an experienced Arizona litigator on high-exposure commercial vehicle defense cases - Primarily remote role with flexibility to use the Phoenix office as needed - Handle substantive litigation: depositions, motion practice, and trials not just paper pushing - Join a small, nimble firm where your results are visible and your input is valued - Solid compensation DOE with room to grow based on performance and experience Location - Primarily remote role based in Arizona - Phoenix office available for in-person work, meetings, and collaboration as desired Note - Must hold an active Arizona Bar license - Looking for 3+ years of insurance defense experience, with a strong preference for 5+ years - Must have direct experience handling depositions and at least some trial work in civil defense About Our Client - Our client is a boutique Arizona law firm that handles civil defense matters with a focus on insurance defense - The firm is led by seasoned trial counsel with decades of experience in Arizona courts - Matters typically involve defending insureds and businesses in commercial vehicle and trucking-related claims, not simple blue car, red car personal auto cases - Clients value the firms conscientious, experienced, and dedicated approach to litigation and risk management Job Description - Defend insureds, motor carriers, and businesses in commercial vehicle and trucking accident litigation - Manage a litigation caseload from assignment through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation - Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts - Draft pleadings, discovery responses, dispositive motions, trial briefs, and evaluation reports for insurers and corporate clients - Appear in Arizona state and, where applicable, federal courts for hearings, conferences, and trials - Evaluate case exposure and provide clear, timely reporting and recommendations to clients and carriers - Work collaboratively with firm leadership on case strategy, trial themes, and settlement posture - Maintain regular, professional communication with clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and the court Qualifications - Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school - Active Arizona Bar license in good standing - 3+ years of insurance defense experience required; 5+ years preferred - Strong background in automobile/commercial vehicle defense or general bodily injury defense litigation - Proven experience taking and defending depositions; trial experience or first/second chair trial involvement strongly preferred - Solid legal writing skills and comfort with motion practice and complex discovery - Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment while staying responsive and organized - Professional, solutions-focused communication style with insurers and corporate clients Why Youll Love Working Here - Primarily remote structure with flexibility and trust in your ability to manage your caseload - Challenging, higher-exposure commercial vehicle defense work instead of routine low-value cases - Close collaboration with experienced trial counsel and the opportunity to sharpen your courtroom skills - Streamlined, small-firm environment without big-firm bureaucracy - Compensation commensurate with experience, with clear upside for strong litigators JPC-500 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: - Dental insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Retirement plan - Vision insurance Originally posted on Himalayas