Orion Placement · 1 day ago
Insurance Defense Attorney – Trucking (Remote AZ)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expOrion Placement is a boutique Arizona law firm specializing in civil defense matters, particularly insurance defense. They are seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney who will manage litigation caseloads, handle depositions, and prepare for trials, primarily in a remote setting with optional office use in Phoenix.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Must hold an active Arizona Bar license
Looking for 3+ years of insurance defense experience
Must have direct experience handling depositions and at least some trial work in civil defense
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active Arizona Bar license in good standing
3+ years of insurance defense experience required
Strong background in automobile/commercial vehicle defense or general bodily injury defense litigation
Proven experience taking and defending depositions
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
Preferred
5+ years of insurance defense experience preferred
Trial experience or first/second chair trial involvement strongly preferred
Benefits
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Orion Placement
As a nimble and technology-driven boutique recruiting firm, we are adept at adapting swiftly for success.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Justin Sofman
Co-Founder
Jon Missirlian
Founder
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