Senior Defense Associate – Complex Coverage & Commercial Litigation

Location: Scottsdale, AZA thriving, boutique litigation firm is expanding its Scottsdale team and seeks a seasoned litigator ready to take ownership of significant insurance-coverage, bad-faith, and high-value commercial disputes. Step into a courtroom-focused practice where strategic thinking, autonomy, and mentoring are celebrated—so you can sharpen your trial skills, guide junior colleagues, and directly influence client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities: Lead case strategy from intake through final resolution across state and federal venues. Draft, argue, and win dispositive, discovery, and procedural motions. Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses; present persuasive oral argument at hearings, mediations, and arbitrations. Design and drive discovery plans, ensuring timely, defensible production and compliance. Collaborate with partners on trial preparation while mentoring junior attorneys and legal staff. Provide proactive client communication with clear risk assessments and creative settlement pathways.

Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor and active Arizona bar admission (federal eligibility a plus).5+ years’ civil-litigation experience managing files independently and delivering successful results. Proven excellence in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. Background in insurance-coverage, bad-faith, or complex commercial matters. Preferred Extras Experience in regulated or emerging sectors (e.g., cannabis, fintech).History of supervising junior team members and coordinating multi-jurisdictional discovery. Comprehensive medical, 401(k) with profit sharing, and firm-funded CLE.Modern Scottsdale office with hybrid flexibility after ramp-up. Why You’ll Thrive Direct access to seasoned trial partners invested in your growth. Meaningful courtroom work—no endless document review. A collaborative culture that values initiative, creativity, and mentorship. Ready to elevate your litigation career? Apply in confidence today. All candidate conversations remain strictly confidential.