Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Role Details: Start: ASAP

Duration: At least 6 months, with potential for extension

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Location: Hybrid – Phoenix, AZ

Compensation: $75/hour

Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of the civil litigation lifecycle for insurance defense matters Take and defend depositions Draft, propound, and respond to written discovery Draft and argue dispositive and other substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment and motions in limine Assist with case file review, litigation strategy, and overall case management Support attorneys with trial preparation and, for candidates with relevant experience or interest, potentially participate in trials Prepare accurate and compliant billing narratives consistent with insurance carrier requirements Collaborate with attorneys and legal teams to develop effective defense strategies and advance matters toward resolution Candidate Qualifications 2+ years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for experience ininsurance defense litigation Experience handling matters involvinginsurance coverageand/ortort claims, including: Slip‑and‑fall matters Premises liability Other general liability claims Experience managing litigation from discovery through dispositive motion practice and trial preparation Trial experience is not required, though candidates with trial experience or an interest in gaining courtroom experience may have opportunities to participate in trials Demonstrated understanding ofinsurance defense billing practices, including the ability to prepare clear and acceptable billing narratives Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case management skills Active license to practice law in Arizona, in good standing, is required Dual licensure in Arizona and New Mexicois highly preferred LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.