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    Senior Defense Associate – Complex Coverage & Commercial Litigation

    Location: Scottsdale, AZ

    Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

    A 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.

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Competitive base salary DOE plus quarterly performance bonuses.
    • 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.

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