Overview
A multi-office national law firm is seeking attorneys with General Liability defense experience to join our Arizona Practice. Practice areas include Auto, Construction Defect, General Liability, Med Mal/Nursing Home, Professional Lines, Premise Liability and Products Liability. Remote position possible DOE.
This is a great opportunity if you are an attorney wanting to move to the next level, develop your own team, or bring your clients with you.
Our culture supports creative entrepreneurs and we are dedicated to providing growth and career development opportunities. We are building succession plans and this is a great opportunity for attorneys passionate about creating and/or maintaining a vibrant litigation career.
Our firm offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for attorneys including medical, dental & vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid long-term disability insurance, generous 401(k) plan match, paid vacation and more. Benefit offerings for positions other than full-time may vary. We are always seeking qualified professionals to join our team. QPWB is an equal-opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Provide client communication and advice as it relates to litigation risks and outcomes, legal rights and obligations, etc.
- Evaluation of findings and development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Drafting and performing legal review and analysis and advising on issues for the area of law practiced.
- Preparation and attendance of mediations and hearings as required.
- Client interaction and problem resolution as it relates to case hearings.
- Integration of best practices and standards in handling clients and their cases.
- Timely preparation of discovery to opposing parties, and respond to discovery by opposing parties.
- Development of new clients, maintain relationships with existing clients.
- Meeting requirements for designated minimum billable time (hours/receivables)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience in General Liability defense litigation.
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited university
- Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing with bar of the State of California and able to be admitted in all Federal District Courts in California, if not already admitted.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and research skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and produce an accurate and high-quality work product.
- Strong computer skills including, MS Word, Outlook and Excel, Westlaw and time-billing software.
